Mexican Burrowing Toad
The Mexican burrowing toad is known for its fossorial nature. The size of the toad increases when it emits any sound. One interesting factor regarding the toad is that it can survive 1.5 years without consuming any food.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Rhinophrynidae |
| Genus | Rhinophrynus |
| Scientific Name | Rhinophrynus dorsalis |
| Size | Around 3.1 in (8 cm) |
| Color | Black or dark body with red spots |
| Call | Loud but low tone ‘wh-o-o-o-a’ |
| Distribution | Mexico, Hondurus, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and El Salvador |
| Habitat | Underneath the soil |
| Diet | Termites and ants |
| Predators | Spectacled Owl |
| Breeding Season | Throughout the year, but specifically after rain |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on September 11th 2019 by staff under Toads. Article was last reviewed on 11th September 2019.
