Western Spadefoot Toad
Western spadefoot toad is a species of toad found in California in the United States.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Scaphiopodidae |
| Genus | Spea |
| Scientific Name | Spea hammondii |
| Size | 3.8 to 7.5 cm (1.5 to 3.0 in) |
| Color | Green or gray upper surface with orange tipped skin tubercles; whitish underside |
| Distribution | California (United States) |
| Habitat | Grassland, scrub, chaparral, oak woodlands |
| Diet | Insects, worms, other invertebrates |
| Hibernation Fact | Hibernate during winter |
| Predators | Small mammals, bullfrogs, raccoons, garter snakes |
| Breeding Season | January to May |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | Up to 42 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 3 to 4 days |
| Metamorphosis Period | 12 days to 2 months |
| Reproductive Age | Around 3 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | Around 12 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Near Threatened |
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Published on April 30th 2017 by staff under Toads. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
