The Eastern Spadefoot spends most of its life underground, emerging only during warm rains to breed explosively in temporary pools. Its tadpoles develop in days to beat pool evaporation. It has cat-like vertical pupils.
Habitat
Loose, sandy or gravelly soils in mixed forests and fields
Diet
Insects, earthworms, and small invertebrates
How common
Common
Best time to see a Eastern Spadefoot
The best time to see a Eastern Spadefoot is April–August, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 7,132 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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