Species Reptiles & AmphibiansPlains Spadefoot

Plains Spadefoot

Spea bombifrons

UncommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Plains Spadefoot (Spea bombifrons)

The Plains Spadefoot is a burrowing toad of the Great Plains named for the hard, spade-like tubercle on its hind foot used for digging. It emerges explosively after heavy rains to breed in temporary pools.

Habitat
Dry grasslands and sandy or clay soils of the Great Plains
Diet
Insects and other invertebrates
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Plains Spadefoot

The best time to see a Plains Spadefoot is May–July, when about 74% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,644 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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