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Hurter's Spadefoot

Scaphiopus hurterii

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

Gray and brownish all over, but the most noticeable feature is the vertical pupil. They have spades on the back feet they use to burrow; they are underground most of the time except for after rains.

Habitat:

Oak forest.

Reference Links:

Hurter's spadefoot toad

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