There have been a couple downpours today which I presume flushed this little one out of the soil. Thank goodness I noticed it jump because I was about to step on what I thought was a tiny piece of mulch.

Turns out, its diminutive size (about 1/8” in length) proved helpful for identification. The adults of this species only average about an inch.

Even though this species is terrestrial and the common name includes the word, it isn’t actually a toad, it’s a member of the microhylid family of mini frogs. A new species for my yard! 🐸

I’m hoping it stays around as it grows up because the species is known to feed on ants and termites.

*Kindly disregard my filthy finger, I was working in the yard in between storms.