The Western Narrow-mouthed Toad is a tiny, smooth-skinned frog with a narrow, pointed head. Like its eastern relative, it specializes in eating ants and termites. It is often found near ant colonies in rock outcrops.
Habitat
Rocky grasslands, desert scrub, and ant nests under rocks
Diet
Ants and termites almost exclusively
How common
Common
Best time to see a Western Narrow-mouthed Toad
The best time to see a Western Narrow-mouthed Toad is March–June, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 3,866 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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