Eastern spadefoot
A species of North american spadefoots Scientific name : Scaphiopus holbrookii Genus : North american spadefoots
Eastern spadefoot, A species of North american spadefoots
Scientific name: Scaphiopus holbrookii
Genus: North american spadefoots
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Description
Scaphiopus holbrookii, commonly known as the eastern spadefoot, is a species of American spadefoot toad (family Scaphiopodidae) endemic to the United States.
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Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Eastern spadefoot is an insectivorous species characterized by its preferential feeding on ants and beetles. The diet incorporates a significant proportion of terrestrial invertebrates including spiders, centipedes, and various insect larvae.
Appearance
Eastern spadefoot or Eastern Spadefoot Toad is small (4.5 to 8.5 cm long) with a stout body and a roundish shape. Its skin is smooth, moist, and covered in warts. Generally, this toad is greyish-brown with darker, irregular blotches. It is recognized by its vertical pupils, yellow eyes, and its rear feet bearing a hard, black spade-shaped projection. There is no significant differentiation in appearance due to age, gender or subspecies.
Behavior
Eastern spadefoot epitomizes adaptation to arid habitats, distinguishing itself through its extreme burrowing and hibernation patterns, known as estivation. This solitary toad surfaces after heavy rainfall to feed and breed, exhibiting explosive breeding behaviors. Males exhibit a territorial vibratory defense mechanism to ward off rivals. They lack routine grooming behaviors.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
American spadefoot toads Species
Eastern spadefoot 
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