The American toad (Bufo americanus) is a common species of toad found throughout the eastern United States and Canada.

The young of the American Toad are laid in two strings and can hatch in 3-12 days. When hatched they are recognizable by their skinny tails in relation to the size of their bodies. The tadpoles may advance to adulthood in 30-40 days. When completed the toadlets may stay in the water for a short period of time before they become mostly land based.