Frogs and Toads
Mexican Spadefoot
Spea multiplicata
Across the regions where it's common, the Mexican Spadefoot peaks from June to September.
Shows up in 4 ecoregions and 4 states
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Frogs and Toads
Mexican Spadefoot
Spea multiplicata
Description
The New Mexico spadefoot toad (Spea multiplicata) is a species of American spadefoot toad found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. The New Mexico spadefoot toad has a length of 1.5 to 2.5 inches (3.8 to 6.4 cm) with a round body and relatively short legs.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Some sources also refer to the species as the Mexican spadefoot toad, desert spadefoot toad or southern spadefoot toad.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Like all species of spadefoot toad, the New Mexico spadefoot toad is nocturnal and secretive. Breeding takes place in temporary pools left by the rain.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
Ecoregions
States
About the Mexican Spadefoot
When is the Mexican Spadefoot most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Mexican Spadefoot peaks from June to September.
Where does the Mexican Spadefoot live?
It has enough records to show in 4 ecoregions and 4 states, including Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.