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American toad

bufo americanus

Description:

approx. 1 3/4 inches long, black color variation

Habitat:

spotted on deck at historic site near river and adjacent hammock area

Notes:

This toad had been hiding under some aging fence panels stacked on the outdoor deck.

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2 Comments

auntnance123
auntnance123 11 years ago

As I understand it, the skin color can be different depending on temperature, humidity or environmental stresses.

Fyn  Kynd
Fyn Kynd 11 years ago

Nice! I did not know there was another color form.

auntnance123
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auntnance123

Cocoa, Florida, USA

Spotted on Oct 4, 2012
Submitted on Oct 6, 2012

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