American Toad, Anaxyrus americanus (Holbrook 1836)

Donald J. Brown

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American Toad, Anaxyrus americanus (Holbrook 1836)

Formally Refereed

Authors:

Donald J. Brown

Year:

2022

Type:

Book Chapter

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: Kapfer, Joshua M.; Brown, Donald J., eds. Amphibians and Reptiles of Wisconsin. University of Wisconsin Press, Madison WI: 148-160.

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Abstract

American Toads are the only toad species found in Wisconsin, and they are distributed throughout the state. They are a fairly large anuran, with a stout body, short limbs, and 'warty' skin that is mostly mottled browns and tans but sometimes reddish.

Citation

Brown, Donald J. 2022. American Toad, Anaxyrus americanus (Holbrook 1836). In: Kapfer, Joshua M.; Brown, Donald J., eds. Amphibians and Reptiles of Wisconsin. University of Wisconsin Press, Madison WI: 148-160.