10,365 observationsLeast Concern
Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad
Gastrophryne carolinensis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Anura ›Family: Microhylidae ›Genus: Gastrophryne
About
Gastrophryne carolinensis, the eastern narrow-mouthed toad, is a species of microhylid frog. It is a relatively small, toad-like amphibian found in damp, shady habitats. The species is highly fossorial, and feeds primarily on ants. These North American microhylids (Family: Microhylidae) are distinguished from true toads (genus Bufo), and other anurans by their moist, smooth skin, their lack of eardrums or tympana, their distinguishable squat body shape, and the unique fold of skin superior to their eyes....
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad is Gastrophryne carolinensis.
- Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad belongs to the class Amphibia.
- Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad belongs to the order Anura.
- Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad belongs to the family Microhylidae.
- Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad belongs to the genus Gastrophryne.