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| Subspecies: | Unknown |
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| CITES Status: | NOT LISTED |
| IUCN Status: | Least Concern |
| U.S. ESA Status: | NOT LISTED |
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| Jumping Ability: | (Horizontal) |
| Life Span: | in the Wild |
| Life Span: | in Captivity |
| Sexual Maturity: | (Females) |
| Sexual Maturity: | (Males) |
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Habitat:
It is a lowlands inhabitant of tropical dry and moist forest. Generally it is associated with seasonal flooded areas where it remains under the ground in the dry season. It can be found in forest, thorn scrub, savanna, and cultivated areas with friable soils. It is fossorial except after heavy rains. Eggs and larvae develop in temporary pools formed by heavy rains.
Range:
This species is found in coastal lowlands from southern Texas, USA to northwestern Honduras in Atlantic drainage, Río Balsas (Mexico) to Costa Rica in Pacific drainage. It is found at elevations of sea level to c. 500 m asl.
Conservation:
It occurs in many protected areas. This species is protected by Mexican law under the "Special Protection" category (Pr).