Fowler's toad

noun

1. an eastern U.S. toad, Bufo woodhousii fowleri, having an almost patternless white belly.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Fowler's toad¹

Named after S. P. Fowler (died 1888), American naturalist

Example Sentences

It was a Fowler’s toad, Anaxyrus fowleri, one of those humpy little spotted guys who live up and down the East Coast.

From New York Times

Biologists are looking for data on several seldom-seen reptiles and amphibians, such as the Fowler’s toad, eastern hognose snake, blue-spotted salamanders and others.

From Washington Times

The Michigan Natural Resources Commission agreed last week to place the mudpuppy, Fowler’s toad, pickerel frog, Butler’s garter snake and smooth green snake on the list.

From Washington Times

In the evenings along pond shorelines and even slow-moving rivers, the American toad produces a melodious trill, but the Fowler’s toad calls with a New York accent.

From New York Times

An adult male Fowler’s toad measures about two or three inches long, the female just a bit larger.

From New York Times