Rhinophrynidae - Burrowing Toads

There is only one species in this family. The Mexican burrowing toad is found from Texas to Mexico. It is 1 to 2.75 inches in length. It has an round, flat body; short, stubby legs; and a small, pointed head. It is brown with a yellow to reddish-orange stripe down its back. It has horny "spades" on its hind feet that it uses for digging its burrow.

It is nocturnal and eats insects, especially termites. When it is frightened, it blows up its body, like a balloon. It spends most of its time in its underground burrow and usually only comes out after it rains.

World Status Key
Least Concern Near Threatened Vulnerable Endangered Critically Endangered Extinct in Wild Extinct
Status and range is taken from ICUN Redlist. If no status is listed, there is not enough data to establish status.

US Status Key
Threatened in US Threatened in NH Endangered in US Endangered in NH Introduced
Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife and NH Fish and Game

New Hampshire Species		North/Central American Species
None		Mexican Burrowing Toad - Rhinophrynus dorsalis
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Mexican Burrowing Toad - Rhinophrynus dorsalis
Additional Information Key: Profile Photos Video Audio Mexican Burrowing Toad - Rhinophrynus dorsalis The Mexican burrowing toad is found in southern Texas, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua. Source: AmphibiaWeb Intended Audience: General Reading Level: High School Mexican Burrowing Toad - Rhinophrynus dorsalis The Mexican burrowing toad is 1-2.75 inches in length. Source: Animal Diversity Web Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Mexican Burrowing Toad - Rhinophrynus dorsalis The Mexican burrowing toad has a round body and a small pointed head. Source: EDGE Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School