Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Hypopachus Higher classification Hypopachus | Phylum Chordata Family Microhylidae Scientific name Hypopachus variolosus Rank Species | |
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Similar Hypopachus, Frog, Amphibians, Common Mexican tree frog, Leptodactylus fragilis | ||
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.
This species occurs in variety of habitats: tropical humid forests, open disturbed habitats, and various humid sites in more arid areas. There are no major threats to this widespread species.
References
Mexican narrow-mouthed toad Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA