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Sheep Frog
Hypopachus variolosus
Across the regions where it's common, the Sheep Frog peaks from May to August.
Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 1 state
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Frogs and Toads
Sheep Frog
Hypopachus variolosus
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Description
The northern sheep frog (Hypopachus variolosus) is native to Central America, Mexico, and extreme south Texas, United States. The sheep frog is a relatively small frog, 2.5-3.8 cm, with rare individuals exceeding 4 cm.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The sheep frog ranges through parts of Central America and Mexico, generally in lower elevation coastal areas below 1600 m, reaching its northernmost limit in far south Texas, US. Several areas within the range, such as southern Belize and northern Sinaloa lack records, suggesting possible gaps in the distribution.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
It emerges after heavy rains to breed and occasionally forage at night, and may be found under rocks, logs and fallen palm trees, and other surface debris while soils remain wet. Emergence and mating is typically stimulated by heavy rain, or on occasions the irrigation of fields.Wikipedia ↗
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 Sheep Frog
When is the Sheep Frog most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Sheep Frog peaks from May to August.
Where does the Sheep Frog live?
It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 1 states, including Texas.