Amphibians of Isle Royale/American Toad |
 Description of call: long, uninterrupted trill |
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Eastern American toad Bufo americanus americanus |
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Found in summer in many terrestrial habitats. Overwinter in ponds.
The males sit along the shoreline, on logs, or on floating leaves
of winter-killed vegetation to better expose their vocal pouches. |
Park Status | Present in Park | |
| · A medium-sized 5-9 cm toad. · It is most active after rain and in the evenings · Toads breed in April and May depending on pond temperature. |
Abundance | Common | |
| Ranger tip: If your walking the trails after dark watch your step. | Residency | Breeder | |
| Other parks in which this species has been reported : | Nativity | Native | |
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