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Southern toad is a medium-sized species of true toad found in the southeastern United States. The toad is mainly nocturnal and lives in burrows or under logs or pile of debris during the day.

• Scientific Classification

• Quick Information

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Amphibia
Order	Anura
Family	Bufonidae
Genus	Anaxyrus
Scientific Name	Anaxyrus terrestris

Size	Up to 9.2 cm (3.6 in)
Weight	Around 19 g (0.67 oz)
Color	Brick red to brown, black or mottled gray head, back and sides with pale underparts
Distribution	Southern Virginia, Florida, Louisiana, south Carolina
Habitat	Around coastal plains, mixed forest environments, agricultural fields, pinewoods, backyards
Diet	Invertebrates like ants, beetles, spiders, other insects
Hibernation Fact	Hibernate during the winter months
Predators	Two-toed amphiuma, giant water bugs, variety of snakes, cane toad, North American newts, lesser siren
Breeding Season	February to October
Mode of Reproduction	Oviparous (egg laying)
Clutch Size	2500-4000 eggs
Incubation Period	2 to 4 days
Metamorphosis Period	30 to 55 days
Reproductive Age	2 to 3 years of age
Average Lifespan	Around 10 years in captivity
IUCN Conservation Status	Least Concern

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