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North Louisiana Amphibians: Fowler's toad on a log

Did you know Fowler’s toads burrow underground?

Fowler's Toads
at
a Glance

North Louisiana Amphibians: Fowler's toad on a log

Key Features:

Fowler's toads are small, brown/gray amphibians with dry, warty skin and short legs.

Least Concern - Population Stable

Habitat:

Agricultural areas, floodplains, river valleys, and wooded areas

nesting habits:

Fowler's toads lay up to 10,000 eggs in shallow water in summer.

seasons fowler's toads are active in our area:

Spring, summer

Diet:

Crickets, dragonflies, earthworms, flies, ladybugs, moth, roaches, and rolly pollies

hunting Behavior:

Fowler's toads hunt at night.

Commonly Confused With:

American Toads

North Louisiana Amphibians: American toad in drying mud

Fowler’s toads are often confused with American toads because both are small, warty brown/gray amphibians.

North Louisiana Amphibians: Fowler's toad on a log

American toads have one or two warts per blotch on their backs. Fowler’s toads have more warts per blotch on their backs.

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