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Barking Frog

Craugastor augusti

UncommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Barking Frog (Craugastor augusti)

The Barking Frog is a large, round-bodied frog of limestone country in Texas and New Mexico. Named for its dog-like bark, it is heard far more often than it is seen. It lays eggs on land that hatch as fully formed froglets.

Habitat
Limestone caves, sinkholes, and rocky canyon walls
Diet
Large insects and other invertebrates
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Barking Frog

The best time to see a Barking Frog is April–July, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 190 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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