The Mexican Spadefoot is a classic monsoon breeder of the desert Southwest. After summer rains form temporary pools, thousands emerge simultaneously to breed. Tadpoles develop in a race against evaporation, metamorphosing in as little as two weeks.
Best time to see a Mexican Spadefoot
The best time to see a Mexican Spadefoot is July–August, when about 67% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,970 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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