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Distribution of the Eastern American Toad in Ohio.
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An adult Eastern American Toad.
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Species Description: Snout-vent
length averages 5 to 9 cm (2 to 3 1/2 inches). Skin is dry and warty.
Color of the back varies from reddish to gray or tan with dark spots having one
or two warts on them. Belly and chest are cream colored with some dark
mottling on the chest. Warts on the hind limbs are large and usually
pointed. Bony crests on the head are usually separated from the parotoid
glands but they can be connected to them by a short spur.
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Habitat: Common in many habitats including woodlands, fields, agricultural, and urban areas.
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Reproductive Activity: Advertisement
call is a musical trill lasting from ten to thirty seconds. Chorusing
occurs from March through May, and occasionally into early June. Eggs are
laid in long gelatinous strings and they hatch in two to ten days.
Metamorphosis occurs six to eight weeks later.
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Ohio Distribution: Widespread in Ohio. This species has been collected in every county.
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Status: Eastern American Toads are probably the most widespread and abundant anuran species in Ohio.
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