Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad
Gastrophryne carolinensis
- Range
- Native to the southeastern United States, from southern Maryland to the Florida Keys and west to Missouri, Arkansas and Texas, with an isolated colony in Iowa. Introduced populations occur in the Bahamas and Cayman Islands.
- Habitat
- Damp, shady habitats with moisture and shelter, including wetlands, woodlands, coastal habitats, temporary waters and some suburban or urban settings.
- Diet
- Primarily ants; also termites, small beetles and other arthropods.
Facts
- Ants make up about 95% of its prey items in the reported Florida study, making this frog an unusually specialized ant hunter.
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