A small, warty amphibian native to eastern and central North America, characterized by its distinctive cryptic coloration and ground-dwelling behavior.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Diverse environments including woodland edges, grasslands, agricultural areas, suburban gardens, and sandy or rocky terrains with moderate vegetation cover
Ecological Role
Critical insect population control, serves as prey for predators, contributes to ecosystem biodiversity and nutrient cycling
Morphology
SKIN COATRough, warty skin with variable coloration of gray, brown, and olive green providing excellent camouflage
LIMBS WINGSShort, muscular limbs with specialized toe pads for terrestrial and limited aquatic locomotion
HEAD SENSORYLarge parotoid glands behind eyes, prominent cranial crests, well-developed tympanum for sound perception
BODY STRUCTURESmall, stout body with adult length ranging 5-9 cm, robust build with warty skin texture
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Jbjensen1
