What is smooth-sided toad?

The smooth-sided toad, also known as the oak toad, is a small species of toad native to the southeastern United States. It typically grows to be 1-1.5 inches long and has smooth, gray or brown skin with small bumps on its back and no warts. The smooth-sided toad is primarily found in oak and pine forests and is active at night, living in moist environments such as leaf litter or sandy soil during the day. It feeds on small insects such as ants and beetles. This species is considered threatened in some areas due to habitat loss and fragmentation.