Common Name:

 Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad

Scientific Name:
Gastrophryne carolinensis
Etymology:
Genus:

Gastrophryne is derived from the Greek words gaster  meaning "belly" and phrynos  meaning "toad".

 Species:
carolinensis refers to South Carolina, where the toad was first found and described.
Average Length:
 0.9 - 1.3 in. (2.2 - 3.2 cm)
Virginia Record Length: 
Record length:
1.5 in. (3.8 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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Southampton Co.
Greensville Co.
 
Pittsylvania Co.