| Species ID | 020185 |
| Name | Elegant narrow-mouthed toad |
| Other Common Names | |
| Category | 02 Amphibians |
| Phylum | |
| Subphylum | |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Subclass | |
| Suborder | |
| Family | Microhylidae |
| Genus | Gastrophryne |
| Species | |
| Subspecies | elegans |
| References | 2 |
| Scientific Synonyms | Engystoma elegans, Boulenger, 1882 |
| DISTRICT | References |
| Cayo, Belize | 1 |
| Orange Walk, Belize | 1 |
| Stann Creek, Belize | 1 |
| Administrative Unit | Occurrence | Abundance | Temporal | References |
| Gallon Jug | Photographed | Unknown, insufficient data | August | 3 |
| Government land | 1 | |||
| Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary | 1 |
| ELEVATION Association | References |
| 1-200 m | 3 |
| QUAD Distribution | References |
| 17 30' to 17 45'; 89 00' to 89 15' | 3 |
| 16 45' to 17 00'; 88 15' to 88 30' | 1 |
| 17 00' to 17 15'; 89 00' to 89 15' | 1 |
| 18 00' to 18 15'; 88 30' to 88 45' | 1 |
| Holdridge Life Zone Distribution | References |
| Subtropical moist | 3 |
Comments on Distribution
3* Miller, C.M. (1997). Natural history voucher photograph collection, Gallon Jug.
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| References/Lifestage | Reference Numbers |
| References/Lifestage | Reference Numbers |
Life History Narrative
This inconspicuous frog inhabits leaf litter in humid lowland forests. It is uncommon in the Yucatan Peninsula, although individuals are occasionally found on the forest floor at night. Duellman (1965a:589) reported a specimen taken from submerged grass roots in a marsh in southern Campeche. These diminutive frogs feed primarily on ants, as do most others of the genus Gastrophryne (Nelson, 1972a:123). Reproduction occurs during the rainy season, and males call from the surface of temporary bodies of water, usually in forests. Amplexus is presumably axillary. The eggs are deposited directly into the water, where they hatch and the larvae complete their development.
Life History References
2
| References/Result | Reference Numbers |
1 Meerman, J., 1994. Summary of Herpetofauna Distributions in Belize. Report to National Protected Areas Management Project. 2 Lee, Julian C. 1996. The Amphibians and Reptiles of the Yucat n Peninsula. Comstock Publishing Associates. Ithaca, New York. 3 Miller, C.M. 1997. Natural history voucher photograph collection.