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This species is found in the Pacific coastal plains of Mexico from central-southern Sonora to the south, including most of Nayarit.

Several large populations of this species have been recorded along its range. According to the predictions under climate change scenarios, the projected reduction in 2020 is about 30% and 2080 is about 55% (García et al., 2013).

This species inhabits coastal open lowlands in thorn-forest or tropical deciduous forest at 200m asl. It breeds in ephemeral bodies of water. It is also found in human disturbed areas and can breed in dams and other artificial water systems.

There is no use or trade information for this species.

This species seems to be very resistant to polluted and drainage waters. Climate change models suggest a reduction of populations of up to 20% by the year 2020 (Garcia et al. 2013)

• 11.1 Habitat shifting & alteration

This species does not occur within any protected areas. Even though individuals of this species are often found close to human settlements, there is still little information on the population status of the species across its range, and its ecological requirements also need further study. Based upon species´ distribution model, suitable habitat for this species has 52% of remnant distributional range of natural vegetation cover in Mexico (equivalent to 2,717,114 ha), but is just represented in 2,4% in governmental protected areas. Ochoa-Ochoa, L. Urbina-Cardona, J.N., Flores-Villela, O., Vázquez, L-B and Bezaury-Creel, J. 2009. The Effects of Governmental Protected Areas and Social Initiatives for Land Protection on the Conservation of Mexican Amphibians. PLoS ONE: 4 (9): e6878 (Nicolás Urbina)

• 1.1 Site/area protection

Listed as Near Threatened in view of the projected decline in suitable habitat due to climate change impact within the next ten years.

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• Hulse, A.C. 1977. Bufo kelloggi. Catalogue of American Amphibians and Reptiles: 1-2.