Great plains narrow-mouthed toad
A species of Narrowmouth toads Scientific name : Gastrophryne olivacea Genus : Narrowmouth toads
Great plains narrow-mouthed toad, A species of Narrowmouth toads
Scientific name: Gastrophryne olivacea
Genus: Narrowmouth toads
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Description
Gastrophryne olivacea, the Great Plains narrow-mouthed toad or western narrow-mouthed toad, is a species of microhylid frog found throughout much of the south-central United States from Nebraska south through Texas, and into northern Mexico. Though not a true toad, it is often referred to as such because it is terrestrial.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Great plains narrow-mouthed toad's diet is predominantly insectivorous, specially favoring ants and tiny beetles. It often makes use of its stout body and reduced limbs to ferret these insects out of the crevices in which they hide.
Appearance
Great plains narrow-mouthed toad is a small, squat frog, measuring a mere 1-2 inches in length. It has smooth, mottled olive-to-brown skin and a rounded, flat body. A distinctive dark line, or 'mask,' extends backward from each eye across the tympanum. Unlike many frog species, great plains narrow-mouthed toad lacks eardrums and has tiny, nearly unnoticeable hind legs. Neither age nor gender significantly alters the species' overall appearance.
Behavior
Great plains narrow-mouthed toad is a secretive and solitary species, often hiding under debris and rarely venturing out in open spaces. Mostly nocturnal, its foraging activity peaks at night when it searches for small invertebrate prey. This species employs concealment as its primary defense mechanism, blending seamlessly with its natural environment.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Narrow-mouthed frogs Genus
Narrowmouth toads Species
Great plains narrow-mouthed toad 
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