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Gulf Coast Toad (male)
Stanley Jones

Gulf Coast Toad (male) (Bufo valliceps)

Gulf Coast Toad [Bufo (Incilius) valliceps) Bufonidae. This is the most common toad in my area. He was calling to attract a female. It ranges in size from 8-13 cm (3.15-5.12 in) long. These toads are variable in color and show remarkable variety of color schemes. East of Crockett, Houston County, Texas, USA in the Davy Crockett National Forest. Mixed pine/hardwood forest at ca. 107 m (350 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
Mixed pine/hardwood forest at ca. 107 m (350 ft) elevation.
Location
East of Crockett, Houston County, Texas, USA in the Davy Crockett National Forest.
Date taken
July 2007
Scientific name
Bufo valliceps
Equipment used
Canon EOS 20D, EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro USM lens.
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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He's really blown his throat sac up, hasn't he.

A superb picture of this toad Stanley, thanks.
 
KC Foggin
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Wow! What a great moment to capture Stanley. Beautifully lighting on this guy as well.
 
jbpixels
Lovely capture. Well exposed and great detail.
Guess sth. is wrong with the Toad. Why? He called a female but a wildlife photographer came, LOL.
 

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