Common Name: Southern Toad  
Scientific Name: Anaxyrus terrestris (Southern Toad) formerly Bufo terrestris
Etymology:
Genus: Anaxyrus is Greek meaning "A king or chief"
 Species: terrestris is Latin and means "of or belonging to the earth"
Average Length: 1.6 - 3 in. (4.1 - 7.5 cm)
Virginia Record Length: 
Record length: 4.5 in. (11.3 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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