Eastern American Toad-?

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Posted by Rod Kissinger on March 26, 2009 at 2:11 PM

This toad has the horizontal eye of a EA Toad but the parotoid gland behind the eye is not kidney shaped as usual.
But I am guessing it is a EA Toad. One of the most common in Missouri.

Rod

Posted by Brad Mangas on March 26, 2009 at 2:33 PM

How cool Rod! I love finding unique critters like this in nature. I get a real thrill in photographing them. I'm sure it was waaaayyy fun! Nice job.

Posted by Rod Kissinger on March 26, 2009 at 8:55 PM

Hey, my wife, the science teacher just told me that I had mis identified the circular feature as the parotoid gland. It is not but that slightly raised area above the circular feature is the parotoid gland and it is kidney shaped. So. I'm still betting on Eastern American Toad.

Rod

Posted by Gale Rainwater on March 26, 2009 at 10:41 PM

Not sure what kind of toad but he doesn't look to happy. Nice shot Rod.

Posted by Wayne Rhodus on March 26, 2009 at 11:21 PM

I think Gale is right, a not too happy looking fellow. I like the environmental shot and good detail you've captured Rod. Thanks for sharing!

Posted by Tom Kennon on March 27, 2009 at 10:38 AM

Rod, what did you do to make that guy mad? Nice shot.

Posted by Don Kurz on March 27, 2009 at 11:46 AM

Hey, you guys would be mad also if you had just burrowed out of the ground after 5+ months and had the paparazzi stick a lens in your face!

Yes, Eastern American toad looks like a good i.d.

Best,
Don

Posted by Wayne Rhodus on March 27, 2009 at 1:23 PM

You know, a five month nap doesn't sound to bad right about now!

Posted by Don Kurz on March 27, 2009 at 2:42 PM

Hey, moderators don't have time to nap....

Posted by Bill Dark on March 28, 2009 at 5:07 PM

Pretty cool shot, Rod - bet he's thinking he got up a little early after today's weather!

Posted by Aaron Szabo on March 29, 2009 at 2:00 PM

That's is a beast of a toad!