Fowler's Toad (Bufo fowleri)

Fowler's Toad (Bufo fowleri)

Fowler's Toad is very common in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain of North Carolina. This big one seems fat and happy!

Durham, NC 10/19/06.

Fowler's Toad (Bufo fowleri)

Fowler's is very similar to American Toad (Bufo americanus), but the dark patches on Fowler's encircle several spots instead of just one or two.

Durham Co., NC 6/21/09.

Fowler's Toad (Bufo fowleri)

Wake Co., NC 6/4/05.

Fowler's Toad (Bufo fowleri)

Another large, well-fed one.

Moore Co., NC 4/13/02.

Fowler's Toad (Bufo fowleri)

This poor toad is emaciated.

Granville Co., NC 6/4/05.

Fowler's Toad (Bufo fowleri)

Chatham Co., NC 9/15/07.

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