Eastern Narrowmouth Toad

Description: The Eastern Narrowmouth Toad is approximately one inch in length. Coloration varies from tan, brown, gray and black. The belly is mottled. Body shape is oval, with a wrinkle or fold of the skin at the back of the head.

Habitat: A wide variety of habitats but usually near water.

Behavior: The voice of the Narrowmouth Toad is likened to the bleat of a sheep or lamb These frogs are primarily nocturnal, and often wait for heavy rains to begin breeding during the summer months.

Gastrophryne carolinensis