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American Toad Anaxyrus americanus

This species lives in forests and flat grasslands and breeds in shallow pools or ponds. Preferred diet is insects and worms. For breeding, an adult returns to the same pool where it hatched. Thanks to kin recognition, the species is able to prevent incest.

Specs

Length7-9cm
Weight30-65g

Common Names

GermanAmerikanische Kröte
EnglishAmerican Toad
FrenchCrapaud d'Amérique
SpanishSapo americano

Taxonomy

OrderAnura
FamilyBufonidae
SpeciesAnaxyrus americanus

How to Identify

The warts are a distinctive characteristics of this species.

American Toad (Anaxyrus americanus) - Jardin Botanique de Montréal - 2022-06-04
American Toad (Anaxyrus americanus) - Mont Rigaud - 2013-10-13

Where and When to Spot

If you see this species, it is more of a lucky event. American Toads are very good in hiding by adjusting their color to the environment and usually on the move. Can be found near water or far away.

Last updated on 2023-12-15. Written and regularly updated by Karl-Heinz Müller, Dipl. Natw. ETH, Biology. With 10 years of experience in wildlife photography, Karl-Heinz shares first-hand, on-site collected observations, photos and videos from his frequent visits to parks in the Montreal area.