Habitat: these small toads are a species that favors rocky, dry grasslands, and most likely occur in our area both on top of the Plateau and in the thornscrub to the south.
Distribution: these frogs occur from (more or less) San Antonio and Austin west into Arizona. We have not confirmed this species for the Nueces Canyon, but it generally occurs in low population densities throughout its range, and is easily overlooked. Furthermore, its call does not carry well, further making it difficult to detect.
Abundance: generally uncommon, we have not confirmed this species for the Nueces Canyon.
Conservation Status: although generally uncommon, they are not threatened and their status is secure.
Comments: needs to be confirmed for the Nueces Canyon