Frogs and Toads
Western Narrow-mouthed Toad
Gastrophryne olivacea
Across the regions where it's common, the Western Narrow-mouthed Toad peaks from March to September.
Shows up in 4 ecoregions and 3 states
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Frogs and Toads
Western Narrow-mouthed Toad
Gastrophryne olivacea
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. Great Plains narrow-mouthed toads are a small (19-42 mm snout to vent), fossorial, flat-bodied species, with a sharply pointed snout.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
This toad is found in a wide range of habitats, but most frequently on moist ground or in leaf litter, and under rocks or fallen logs.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
They breed throughout the spring and summer in pools of water left by rainfall.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
Ecoregions
States
About the Western Narrow-mouthed Toad
When is the Western Narrow-mouthed Toad most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Western Narrow-mouthed Toad peaks from March to September.
Where does the Western Narrow-mouthed Toad live?
It has enough records to show in 4 ecoregions and 3 states, including Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.