Mexican narrow-mouthed toad

amphibian

Also known as: Hypopachus cuneus, sheep frog

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The Mexican narrow-mouthed toad, Hypopachus cuneus, is an amphibian belonging to the family Microhylidae. This family includes over 300 species found across various continents. These toads are typically small, with short legs, narrow mouths, and pointed snouts. They are secretive and often live on land or underground.1

The Mexican narrow-mouthed toad is similar to the eastern narrow-mouthed toad but is larger and has a yellow stripe on its back. It seeks shelter in burrows or under objects. Like other frogs, they undergo metamorphosis from a tadpole to an adult, though their specific life cycles and breeding habits can vary.12

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The Mexican narrow-mouthed toad, or sheep frog (Hypopachus cuneus), is similar but is larger and has a yellow stripe on its back. It hides in burrows, pack rat nests, or, as does the eastern narrow-mouth, under objects lying on the ground.
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The Mexican narrow-mouthed toad, or sheep frog (Hypopachus cuneus), is similar but is larger and has a yellow stripe on its back. It hides in burrows, pack rat nests, or, as does the eastern narrow-mouth, under objects lying on the ground.
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