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Barking Frog
Craugastor augusti
Across the regions where it's common, the Barking Frog peaks from March to June.
Shows up in 1 ecoregion and 1 state
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Frogs and Toads
Barking Frog
Craugastor augusti
Look, don't take. Many states regulate collecting reptiles and amphibians. Photograph it, log it on iNaturalist and leave it where you found it.
Description
Craugastor augusti is a species of frog in the family Craugastoridae found in Mexico and the southern United States. Adult Craugastor augusti measure 47–94 mm (1.9–3.7 in).Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Eggs are laid in similar microhabitats and develop directly to small froglets, without the free-living tadpole stage. Their call at a distance sounds like a dog's bark, but close up sounds more like a throaty whurr.Wikipedia ↗Animal Diversity Web ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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TexasAbout the Barking Frog
When is the Barking Frog most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Barking Frog peaks from March to June.
Where does the Barking Frog live?
It has enough records to show in 1 ecoregions and 1 states, including Texas.