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.
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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