The Mexican burrowing toad (Rhinophrynus dorsalis) is a frog. They are the only species in the genus Rhinophrynus and the family Rhinophrynidae. These frogs live from the southern Texas through Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador to Nicaragua and Costa Rica. They used to live in more places. There were species going as far north as Canada, but these died out in the Oligocene.
Mexican burrowing toad
Questions and Answers
Q: What kind of animal is the Mexican burrowing toad?
A: The Mexican burrowing toad is a frog.
Q: Is the Mexican burrowing toad the only species in its genus?
A: Yes, the Mexican burrowing toad is the only species in the genus Rhinophrynus.
Q: What is the Mexican burrowing toad's family called?
A: The Mexican burrowing toad's family is called Rhinophrynidae.
Q: In what countries can the Mexican burrowing toad be found?
A: The Mexican burrowing toad can be found in southern Texas through Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
Q: Did the Mexican burrowing toad used to live in more places than it does now?
A: Yes, the Mexican burrowing toad used to live in more places, including as far north as Canada, but these populations died out in the Oligocene.
Q: When did the populations of Mexican burrowing toads in Canada die out?
A: The populations of Mexican burrowing toads in Canada died out in the Oligocene.
Q: Are there any other species of toads in the genus Rhinophrynus?
A: No, the Mexican burrowing toad is the only species in the genus Rhinophrynus.