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Fowler's Toad

Anaxyrus fowleri

CommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Fowler's Toad (Anaxyrus fowleri)

Fowler's Toad is the most abundant toad in much of the eastern U.S. It differs from the American Toad by having three or more warts per dark spot and a nasal, buzzing call. It tolerates drier and more open habitats.

Habitat
Sandy shores, beaches, floodplains, and open forests near water
Diet
Insects, earthworms, and small invertebrates
How common
Common

Best time to see a Fowler's Toad

The best time to see a Fowler's Toad is May–July, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 42,458 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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