The Western Spadefoot is a California species that breeds explosively in winter and spring pools after heavy rains. Its populations are fragmented due to agricultural development of California's Central Valley.
Habitat
Grasslands, scrub, and vernal pools in California and Baja California
Diet
Insects and other invertebrates
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Western Spadefoot
The best time to see a Western Spadefoot is February–April, when about 67% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,116 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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