Couch’s Spadefoot Toad
The Couch’s spadefoot toad has got its name from their padded hind feet. The first part of their name has been given after Darius Nash Couch, an American naturalist.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Scaphiopodidae |
| Genus | Scaphiopus |
| Scientific Name | Scaphiopus couchii |
| Size | 3.5 in (8.8 cm) |
| Color | Green or brown body with dark or light asymmetrical patterns |
| Call | Groaning like sound |
| Distribution | United States, and Northern Mexico |
| Habitat | Burrows |
| Diet | Adults: Termites, Tadpoles: Insects; and even cannibalism is observed |
| Poison Fact | They have poison in their glands |
| Breeding Season | Spring and summer |
| Breeding Age | 2-10 years |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (external fertilization) |
| Clutch Size | Around 3000 eggs |
| Average Lifespan | Around 13 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
Couch’s Spadefoot Toad Pictures Gallery
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- Scaphiopus couchii
Published on November 2nd 2019 by staff under Toads. Article was last reviewed on 2nd November 2019.
