Eastern American Toad: Anaxyrus americanus

Distribution: Southeastern Manitoba, Southern Ontario, Quebec and Labrador and all the maritime provinces.

Size: Up to 4" in adults.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Reddish, brown or olive skin covered with warts. Often has a light coloured line down the center of its back. Unlike the Canadian Toad, the parotoid glands do not touch the cranial crests on this species.

Habitat: Found in aquatic areas primarily during breeding season, their preferred habitat is grassy or wooded areas.

Diet: Insects and other invertebrates.

Eastern American Toad

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