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Great Basin Spadefoot

Spea intermontana

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Anura ›Family: Scaphiopodidae ›Genus: Spea

About

The Great Basin spadefoot (Spea intermontana) is a species of toad in the family Scaphiopodidae. It is 3.8 to 6.3 cm long and is usually colored gray, olive or brown. Great Basin spadefoot toads have adapted to life in dry habitats. They use the hard, keratinized spade on each foot to dig a burrow, where they spend long periods during cold and dry weather. They are opportunistic hunters and will eat anything they can subdue. While their...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Great Basin Spadefoot?
The scientific name of Great Basin Spadefoot is Spea intermontana.
What kingdom does Great Basin Spadefoot belong to?
Great Basin Spadefoot belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Great Basin Spadefoot belong to?
Great Basin Spadefoot belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Great Basin Spadefoot belong to?
Great Basin Spadefoot belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Great Basin Spadefoot belong to?
Great Basin Spadefoot belongs to the order Anura.
What family does Great Basin Spadefoot belong to?
Great Basin Spadefoot belongs to the family Scaphiopodidae.
What genus does Great Basin Spadefoot belong to?
Great Basin Spadefoot belongs to the genus Spea.