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Fowler’s Toad

Fowler’s toad is a species of toad native to eastern United States and Canada. The species is generally terrestrial and nocturnal.

Size	5 to 9.5 cm
Color	Brown, gray, olive green or rust red with dark warty spots; a pale stripe on the back; uniformly whitish belly with one dark spot
Distribution	Eastern United States and Canada
Habitat	Open woodlands, meadows, sand prairies, beaches; breeding habitats include open, shallow waters like ponds, lakeshores and marshes
Diet	Insects, other small terrestrial invertebrates
Hibernation Fact	Hibernate during winter
Predators	Snakes, birds, small mammals
Breeding Season	May – June
Mode of Reproduction	Oviparous (egg laying)
Clutch Size	Up to 7,000 to 10,000 eggs
Incubation Period	2 to 7 days
Metamorphosis Period	Within 2 months
Reproductive Age	1 to 3 years
Average Lifespan	Around 5 years
IUCN Conservation Status	Least Concern