Incilius canaliferus (Cope, 1877)

Taxonomy

Incilius canaliferus, commonly called the dwarf toad, is a toad species belonging to the family Bufonidae.

Distribution

This species is distributed along the Pacific slopes of western El Salvador, Guatemala, and the southern Mexican states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Natural Habitat

Its natural habitats are semi-deciduous forests located close to rivers and moderate-sized streams.

Breeding Site

It carries out breeding in ponds and streams.

Disturbed Habitat Occurrence

It can also be found in disturbed habitats, such as coffee plantations.

Threats

The main threats to this species are habitat loss, and potentially water pollution.