Gastrophryne carolinensis

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iEastern Narrowmouth Toad
Eastern Narrowmouth Toad Gastrophryne carolinensis
Conservation status
Least Concern (LC)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Amphibia Order: Anura Suborder: Neobatrachia Family: Microhylidae Subfamily: Microhylinae Genus: Gastrophryne Species: G. carolinensis
Binomial name
Gastrophryne carolinensis Holbrook, 1835

The Eastern Narrowmouth Toad (Gastrophryne carolinensis) is a species of microhylid frog. It is found in the United States, from southern Maryland to the Florida keys, west to Missouri and Texas. While not a true toad, they are so called because they are terrestrial.

[edit] Description

Eastern narrowmouth toads are small, growing to a maximum of approximately 1.5 inches. They have an oval shaped body and a narrow head with a pointed snout. They vary in color from brown, grey, to green, often with black and white spotting.

[edit] Behavior

Narrowmouth toads are fossorial, spending most of their time hiding in moist leaf litter, under rocks or fallen logs. Their primary diet is ants, but they will consume a variety of small insects. Breeding takes place throughout the spring and summer months, after rainfall.

[edit] References

• Hammerson & Hedges (2004). Gastrophryne carolinensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 12 May 2006. Database entry includes a range map and justification for why this species is of least concern
• Frogs & Toads of Georgia: Eastern Narrowmouth Toad
• Herps of Texas: Gastrophryne carolinensis