Fowler's toad recorded near Boonton

September 21, 2026

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, a state-threatened amphibian, was recorded five times between August 27 and September 7 around Boonton, Kinnelon and Mine Hill. The species presence indicates adequate palustrine wetland conditions to support populations, with forested wetlands covering 32% of mapped area and maintained seasonal saturation.¹

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This post was last corrected on September 29, 2026.

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