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American Toad

Bufo americanus americanus

Description:

American Toad (Bufo americanus americanus) - True Toad family ( Bufonidae). 2-31/2in. (5.1-8.9cm); record 43/8in. (11.1cm). I almost stepped on this little fella/lady, it was sitting in a little hollowed out hole in moss (#5).

Habitat:

Mossy area in mixed woodland.

Notes:

Description taken from "A Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of Eastern and Central North America" by Roger Conant, all credit goes to it.

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Fyn Kynd
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Fyn Kynd

Maine, USA

Spotted on May 6, 2013
Submitted on May 26, 2013

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