Reptiles & amphibians · La Saladita, Guerrero

Mexican Burrowing Toad

Rhinophrynus dorsalis

Spanish: Sapo excavador mexicano

The Mexican burrowing toad (Rhinophrynus dorsalis) is the only species in the genus Rhinophrynus and the family Rhinophrynidae of order Anura. These frogs live from south Texas through Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador to Nicaragua and Costa Rica. The family was once more widespread, including species ranging as far north as Canada, but these died out in the Oligocene. Most often recorded in Aug, Jun, Jul.

TaxonomyAmphibia › Anura › Rhinophrynidae

Local records4 research-grade observations within about 50 km of La Saladita (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones)

Global records1,000 on iNaturalist

Recorded here2020 – 2026

Months recorded near La Saladita

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Recent local sightings

2026-06-20 — observation by edgar-maldonado
2022-07-07 — observation by vargas5
2020-08-30 — observation by josemartinez10
2020-08-29 — observation by santiagob1986

Interactive card with more photos, sounds and similar species Reptiles & amphibians guide iNaturalist Wikipedia

Cite as: “Mexican Burrowing Toad (Rhinophrynus dorsalis) at La Saladita”, La Saladita Field Guide, lasaladita.com/species/rhinophrynus-dorsalis/, updated 2026-10-07. Observation counts and months come from iNaturalist research-grade records within about 50 km of 17.8375°N, 101.7606°W (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones); summary text from Wikipedia where present.