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PHILADELPHIA TOADS

Fowler's Toad
Fowler's Toad

Fowler's Toads, Anaxyrus woodhousei fowleri, are scarce in Philadelphia. Their near loss is due to destruction of their habitat, especially the loss of wetlands near the Delaware River. They are still common in southern New Jersey.

How do you tell an American Toad from a Fowler's Toad? American Toads generally have only one or two large warts per spot, Fowler's Toads usually have three or more. Color alone is not a good way to identify these species. Colors vary widely from toad to toad.

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American Toad left, Fowler's Toad right

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