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Southern toad, Bufo terrestris

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Southern toad, Bufo terrestris

Southern toad, Bufo terrestris (Carolina toad, Rana lentiginosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801

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Amphibia Bufo Carolina Herpetology Rana Shaw Southern Terrestris Toad


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This exquisitely detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Southern Toad, Bufo terrestris, also known as the Carolina Toad or Rana lentiginosa. The image is taken from Dr. George Shaw's seminal work, "General Zoology, Amphibia," published in London in 1801. Shaw, a renowned English naturalist and surgeon, meticulously documented various species of amphibians in this comprehensive publication. The Southern Toad is native to the southeastern United States, primarily found in the coastal plain and piedmont regions. This toad is easily recognizable by its distinctive coloration, featuring a dry, warty skin that ranges from brown to grayish-green with irregular dark spots. The Southern Toad's parotoid glands, located behind its eyes, are particularly prominent, producing a milky substance when the toad feels threatened. The Southern Toad is an essential component of the ecosystem, serving as both a predator and prey species. Its diet consists primarily of insects, spiders, and other invertebrates. This toad is also an important food source for various predators, including birds, snakes, and larger toads. The hand-colored copperplate engraving process involved creating an engraving on a copper plate, which was then inked and hand-colored using watercolors or pigments. The result is a stunningly intricate and lifelike representation of the Southern Toad, showcasing its unique features and capturing the attention of naturalists and collectors over two centuries ago. This image not only serves as a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world but also highlights the importance of documentation and preservation of species for future generations to appreciate and learn from.

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