Fowler's or American Toad?

At the disturbed edge of a dense mixed forest. Seems to be enjoying the dry, dusty conditions.

I am having a hard time figuring out if this is a Fowler's or American toad! Any help is much appreciated!

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Christine Young

Lion

Fowler's? I see a spot with 3-4 warts in it. Also, tibial warts don't appear enlarged. But, the parotid glands don't look like they touch the cranial crest behind the eye?? So, hmm. Did you see the underside? The ventral surface of Fowler's is unspotted, while AT is highly spotted. Posted 5 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  I was thinking that too (due to the 3+ warts), but I've heard that the hybrids can have a varying numbers of warts? It is so confusing sometimes!
  I did not see the underside. Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    I was wondering if it could be a hybrid as well because of the parotid gland conundrum. Unless I'm seeing it wrong... Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
      
      Lion
      
      Jason named it Todd. This is a little one. There is a large toad that is out at night that he named Tad. :P LOL! They are his buddies. Posted 5 years ago

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By Flown Kimmerling

Uploaded Sep 24, 2019. Captured Sep 18, 2019 20:53 in 234 Oakman Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.

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