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How big does eastern spadefoot get?

The average length (head + body) of an adult Eastern spadefoot is 44–57 mm (1 3⁄4–2 1⁄4 in). It is brownish with two yellowish stripes on its back. These stripes, which begin on the upper eyelids, may diverge or converge, resulting in a pattern resembling a lyre or an hourglass. Some specimens may be very dark, with less distinct markings.It has one spur on each of its back feet for burrowing. A similar species is the Hurter's spadefoot toad, which was once considered a subspecies of Scaphiopus holbrookii.

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Eastern spadefoot (Scaphiopus holbrookii) Eastern spadefoot (Scaphiopus holbrookii) Photo By soobee54 , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Amphibians
Order
Frogs and toads
Family
American spadefoot toads
Genus
North american spadefoots
Species
Eastern spadefoot
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