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.