Southern Toad

Anaxyrus terrestris

The Southern Toad is the most common toad of the southeastern coastal plain. Its distinctive cranial crests form a pronounced knob at the rear. Its high-pitched, musical trill lasts 4–8 seconds.

Habitat

Sandy soils in pine flatwoods, agricultural areas, and suburban gardens

Diet

Insects, earthworms, and other invertebrates

How common

Common

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