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Mexican narrow-mouthed toad

A species of Sheep frogs, Also known as Northern sheep frog
Scientific name : Hypopachus variolosus Genus : Sheep frogs

Mexican narrow-mouthed toad, A species of Sheep frogs
Also known as:
Northern sheep frog
Scientific name: Hypopachus variolosus
Genus: Sheep frogs
Mexican narrow-mouthed toad (Hypopachus variolosus) Photo By pedro_nahuat , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

The Mexican narrow-mouthed toad (Hypopachus variolosus) is a species of sheep frog native to the Pacific and Caribbean lowlands from southern Texas to Costa Rica. Sheep frogs make a distinctive call that resembles a sheep's bleat during and after rainfall in warm months.

General Info

Lifespan

3-5 years

Diet

Mexican narrow-mouthed toad is primarily an insectivorous species, with ants and termite larvae being a major part of its diet. This species also ingests other small arthropods when available, providing it with essential nutrients.

Appearance

Mexican narrow-mouthed toad is a small, frog-like creature, measuring up to 41mm. It is characterized by a smooth, round body with short limbs and a flattened head. Its skin diffuses in colors from light green to tan, often with small, black or brown spots. No notable differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies exist. Mexican narrow-mouthed toad's eyes also stand out, as they are divided into upper and lower halves by a horizontal band.

Behavior

Mexican narrow-mouthed toad is a nocturnal, terrestrial amphibian, mainly active during periods of rainfall. Characteristic calling and leaping displays are used for courtship and territorial defense, with males exhibiting marked aggressiveness. Predominantly insectivorous, mexican narrow-mouthed toad uses camouflage and its burrowing ability for both predation and evasion.

Population

Stable
Mexican narrow-mouthed toad (Hypopachus variolosus) Mexican narrow-mouthed toad (Hypopachus variolosus) Photo By pedro_nahuat , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
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