Common Name:

American Toad  

Scientific Name:
Anaxyrus americanus (American Toad) formerly Bufo americanus
Etymology:
Genus:
Anaxyrus is Greek meaning "A king or chief"
 Species:
americanus refers to America.
Subspecies:
Average Length:
2 - 3.5 in. (5.1 - 9 cm)
Virginia Record Length: 
Record length:
4.4 in. (11.1 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

Photos:

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American Toad Eggs
Pittsylvania Co.
        
       
Calling Male