The
Eastern American Toad (
Bufo americanus americanus) is a common subspecies of
toad found throughout the eastern United States and Canada. It typically grows to 5โ9 cm (2.0โ3.5 in), with varying skin color and pattern depending on its environment. Its skin secretes
bufotoxin, which is mildly poisonous to humans.
Photo: Simon Pierre Barrette