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Western Spadefoot

Spea hammondii

Taxonomy

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

About

The western spadefoot toad (Spea hammondii) is a relatively smooth-skinned species of American spadefoot toad. Its eyes are pale gold with vertical pupils. It has a green or grey dorsum often with skin tubercles tipped in orange, and it is a whitish color on the ventrum. It has a wedge-shaped black spade on each hind foot. Adult toads are between 3.8 and 7.5 cm (1.5 and 3.0 in) long.

Frequently Asked Questions

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