Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad

Gastrophryne carolinensis

All narrow-mouthed toads spend a lot of their time underground, but if you look under boards and other ground debris, you are bound to find one eventually. When you do, you will see a strange-looking, pointed toad running to get out of sight. Often these toads can be spotted at night, when they are prowling around looking for their favorite food -- ants.

Look For : A small, smooth-skinned toad with a pointed head and a fold of skin across its head behind its eyes; body is variably colored above, dark below. Call is a sheeplike "baaa."

Length : 1-1 1/2".

Habitat : Pond edges, under boards and vegetation, and in burrows.

Range : Southeastern U.S.