The Oak Toad (Anaxyrus quercicus) is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family. It is endemic to the coastal regions of southeastern United States. It is regarded as the smallest species of toad in North America, with a length from 19 to 33 mm (0.75 to 1.3 in).
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