Agate Fossil Beds National Monument - Amphibians

These animals burrow in damp meadows and in abandoned burrows of small mammals. They mate in backwater pools and lay egg masses on submerged debris. Woodhouse’s toads are found in areas of irrigation, such as around the Visitor’s Center and Museum and in riparian areas. The toads prefer sandy soils to burrow in and spend most of the day hiding, coming out at night to catch flies. The chorus frog is greenish brown and active mostly at night, but can be spotted in the early morning in grassy areas that are dry or swampy. A complete list of Agate’s amphibian species can be viewed by clicking the Amphibian Species link at the end of the page.