American Toad Playing Dead Bufo americanus NJ
The Eastern American toad (Bufo americanus) is a common species of toad found throughout the eastern United States and Canada. It is a medium sized toad usually found in the range from 5–9 cm (2–3 1/2 inches). The color and pattern is somewhat variable. They hibernate during the winter. The Eastern American Toad has spots that contain only one to two warts. It also has enlarged warts on the tibia or lower leg below the knee. While the belly is usually spotted, it is generally more so on the forward half (in some rare individuals there may be few or no spots). American toads require a semi-permanent freshwater pond or pool for their early development. They also require dense patches of vegetation, for cover and hunting grounds. Given these two things and a supply of insects for food, American toads can live almost everywhere, ranging from forests to backyards. They are common in gardens and agricultural fields. During daylight hours they seek cover beneath porches, under boardwalks, flat stones, boards, logs, wood piles, or other cover. They are easy to find and their gentle nature makes them good pets. When cold weather comes, these toads dig backwards and bury themselves in the dirt of their summer homes, or they may choose another site in which to hibernate.
Size: 5042px × 3361px
Photo credit: © Phil Degginger / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: american, americanus, amphibian, amphibians, anaxyrus, anura, breeding, bufo, call, dead, hylidae, mating, nj, playing, reproduction, toad
