Couch's Spadefoot is a small toad with a distinctive spade-like structure on its hind feet, which it uses for digging. It is known for its explosive breeding after rain.
Habitat
Grasslands and sandy soils.
Diet
Insects and other small invertebrates.
How common
Common
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