eastern narrow-mouthed toad

The eastern narrow-mouthed toad (Gastrophryne carolinensis) is a small, terrestrial amphibian found in the United States. It belongs to the family Microhylidae, which includes over 300 species distributed across North and South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. These toads are typically small, stocky, and smooth-skinned, with short legs, small heads, pointed snouts, and narrow mouths. They are generally secretive and live on land, underground, or in trees, with most species measuring less than 8 cm (3 inches) long.1

The eastern narrow-mouthed toad is gray, reddish, or brown, often marked with darker stripes, spots, or blotches. It shares similarities with the Mexican narrow-mouthed toad, or sheep frog (Hypopachus cuneus), which is larger and has a yellow stripe on its back. Both species hide in burrows or under objects on the ground.1