Plains spadefoot toad is a species of toad found in southwestern Canada, United States and northern Mexico. The species is known to be nocturnal and secretive.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Amphibia |
| Order |
Anura |
| Suborder |
Mesobatrachia |
| Family |
Scaphiopodidae |
| Genus |
Spea |
| Scientific Name |
Spea bombifrons |
| Size |
1.5 to 2.5 in |
| Weight |
Around 30 g (1.06 oz) |
| Color |
Tannish to dark brownish with orange spots |
| Distribution |
Southwestern Canada, United States, northern Mexico |
| Habitat |
Areas with loose soils in arid grasslands; also occur in savannas, sandhills, loess hills, semi-desert and desert scrub |
| Diet |
Small invertebrates like flies, beetles, moths, spiders, stink bugs |
| Hibernation Fact |
Aestivate below the surface of the soil |
| Predators |
Snakes, birds, burrowing rodents |
| Breeding Season |
During or after sufficient rains (between May and August) |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
10 to 250 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
2 to 3 days |
| Reproductive Age |
2 years of age |
| Average Lifespan |
Up to 13 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Spea Bombifrons
