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Bufo americanus americanus
Subspecies of American Toad. Size: 2 inches (5.08 cm) Color and pattern are variable. Skin color can change from yellow to brown to black depending on humidity, stress and temperature. Spots contain only 1 or 2 warts. Most likely female. They hibernate during winter. Diet: Mostly insects and spiders.
Near woodlands. This cute toad lives in the front bushes and mulch that perfectly matches it. Range: Eastern USA and Canada
See Photo #3 for exact measurement. See Photo #4 of toad camouflaged in the mulch. See Photo #5 for its amazing and distinct color/pattern on its back. (Photos taken at night with flash - macro)
Spotted on Sep 17, 2012
Submitted on Sep 18, 2012
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