New Mexico Spadefoot Toad
The state amphibian of the U.S.A New Mexico, this toad belongs to the spadefoot section. The pupil of their large eyes is vertical.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Scaphiopodidae |
| Genus | Spea |
| Scientific Name | Spea multiplicata |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 in (3.8-6.3 cm) |
| Color | Brown, gray, or green boy with occasional speckling in orange or black, the underside is white |
| Call | Scratching call |
| Distribution | New Mexico |
| Habitat | Burrows |
| Diet | Insects |
| Breeding Season | Summer |
| Breeding Age | Males: 2-3 years, Females: 4-5 years |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| Clutch Size | Around 1000 eggs |
| Average Lifespan | Males: Around 11 years, Females: Around 13 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on November 2nd 2019 by staff under Toads. Article was last reviewed on 2nd November 2019.
