What type of creature is a western spadefoot
American spadefoot toad length with round and stocky bodies and eyes that bulge from their heads. The name “Spadefoot” is derived from the keratinous bone in its hind legs that allow it to burrow within dirt. The skin of the toad is grey or brown in appearance and smooth to the touch. The 2 main species of spadefoot toads. They are found in different locations across North America. The Eastern spadefoot is the only species found east of the Mississippi River, ranging from New England to southern Florida. The Great Basin spadefoot and the plains spadefoot are both found in Western Canada and
American spadefoot toad the northwestern U.S. but the plains spadefoot has also spread into Texas and Northern Mexico. The Couch’s spadefoot, Hurter’s spadefoot and New Mexico spadefoot are all spread across the southern and southwestern U.S. with the Couch’s and Hurter’s also reaching into Mexico. The Western spadefoot is the only species found in California, mainly southern parts of the state and extending into Mexico as well. The toads are believed to have moved into North America from South American countries due to a changing climate. They most likely moved into the U.S. as a single species, but split up as they spread