Habitat to review
Review pine–oak woodlands on sandy soils together with shallow seasonal ponds, drainage features, and connecting habitat.
Texas · Pine & oak woodlands
Houston Toad
Anaxyrus houstonensis
Woodland, sandy soils, and breeding water.
A Texas habitat specialist that brings upland woodland and breeding ponds into the same project review.
Federal & Texas · EndangeredTexas endemic amphibian
For project teams
What matters before fieldwork.
Timing to consider
Breeding calls are weather-dependent. TPWD reports most breeding activity from January to mid-May; a quiet visit is not evidence of absence.
Details to gather
Send the property boundary, county, clearing or grading footprint, pond and drainage work, target schedule, and any prior reports. Confirm the appropriate specialist and survey scope before scheduling.
Habitat and seasonal context: USFWS Houston Toad account · TPWD habitat, seasonal activity & Texas status. Seasonal activity is not a survey protocol.
Listing & scope
Endangered
The species is federally endangered and Texas endangered. Its accepted scientific name is Anaxyrus houstonensis; some federal sources retain Bufo houstonensis.
Reviewed September 23, 2026. Current federal wildlife list.
Official references
Use current agency instructions for a specific project. A reference page does not establish presence, clearance, or authorization.
Start with the site
Bring the project into focus.
Share the location, proposed activity, and schedule so we can discuss the appropriate next step.