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The eastern spadefoot toad is a large fossorial species meaning it lives under the ground most of the time. The toad is nocturnal and believed to have a smell like peanut butter.

• Scientific Classification

• Quick Information

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Amphibia
Order	Anura
Family	Scaphiopodidae
Genus	Scaphiopus
Scientific Name	Scaphiopus holbrookii

Size	1.7-3.1 in (4.3-7.8 cm)
Color	Brown body with dual stripes in yellow, pupils are also yellow, hind feet have dark spade used for digging
Distribution	Throughout the southeastern United States
Habitat	Although they prefer to stay in dry areas, but due to their adjustment capability, they are found almost everywhere
Diet	Adult toads: Snails, worms, and spiders Tadpoles: Planktons
Hibernation Fact	From April or May to October
Predators	Fish, snakes, and birds
Breeding Season	Rainy seasons
Mode of Reproduction	Oviparous
Clutch Size	2,500 eggs
Incubation Period	From 12 hours to 14 days
Metamorphosis Period	Around 28 days
Reproductive Age	1-2 years
Average Lifespan	Approximately 5 years in the wild and 12 years in captivity
IUCN Conservation Status	Least Concern

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