探検両生類

Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad

Gastrophryne carolinensis

The Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad is a small, cute toad that loves to hide in the grass. It has a special narrow mouth that helps it eat tiny bugs and worms.

生息地: Wetlands

外見

The Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad is a small, plump amphibian with a distinctive pointed snout and a fold of skin behind its head. Its smooth, grayish-brown to reddish-brown skin often has dark blotches or a light stripe, providing subtle camouflage.

AnimaliaChordataAmphibiaAnuraMicrohylidaeGastrophryne
Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad
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Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad

カテゴリ

両生類

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

Their super sticky tongue is perfect for snatching up thousands of tiny ants!

They have a special fold of skin behind their head to keep dirt out of their eyes while burrowing!

This little toad's cry sounds just like a bleating lamb or buzzing wasp!

When food is scarce, they can stay underground for months, waiting for rain!

特殊能力

能力

Sticky Shield

Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad has a special sticky skin secretion that helps deter predators by making them unpalatable.

能力

Ant Snatcher

Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad can capture tiny ants using its sticky tongue because they are its primary food source.

能力

Dirt Diver

Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad can dig backwards into soft soil using its hind legs to hide from predators or dry conditions.

サイズと詳細

長さ
2.2-3.8 cm
体重
0.002-0.01 kg
寿命
3-6 年
Top Speed
0.1 km/h
一度の産卵数
500-8000
変態
20-70 日

食性と食事

These tiny toads are insectivores, mostly eating ants and other small invertebrates.

年齢による違い: Tadpoles eat algae and detritus; adults are insectivores.

主な食物

  • Ants
  • Termites
  • Small Beetles
  • Mites
  • Spiders

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Snakes often prey on small, ground-dwelling toads.

eaten by

Raccoon

Procyon lotor

Raccoons foraging in damp areas may find these toads.

hunts

Black Garden Ant

Lasius niger

A primary food source, the toad consumes many ant species.

eaten by

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

Wading birds in marshy areas may catch adult toads.

特徴

別名

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コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Always wash your hands after touching toads, as their skin can be sensitive.

よくある質問

Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toadの長さは何ですか?

2.2-3.8 cm

Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toadの体重は何ですか?

0.002-0.01 kg

Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toadの寿命は何ですか?

3-6 年

Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toadのtop Speedは何ですか?

0.1 km/h

Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toadは何を食べますか?

These tiny toads are insectivores, mostly eating ants and other small invertebrates.

Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toadは通常どこに生息していますか?

Wetlands

Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toadはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toadの一度の産卵数は何ですか?

500-8000

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