Adult Plains Spadefoot. Photograph by Suzanne L. Collins, The Center for North American Herpetology.
Routes Observed Map: (clickable)
Note:
The map does not depict
the actual range of the
Plains Spadefoot in
Kansas.
Species Description:
The Plains Spadefoot is 1.5 inches to 2.5 inches long. The record size is 2 9/16 inches. It has a pronounced boss between the eyes. The color varies from gray to brown and often has a greenish tinge. There are four vague longitudinal stripes often present on its back. The small warts on its back are tipped with yellow or orange. Vertical pupils are like a cat's. Hind legs have single, wedge-shaped tubercle, or spade on inner surface. Toes are webbed. The skin is relatively smooth and moist like a frog, but they have some warts on their backs and live on land like a toad.
Call Description:
The male Plains Spadefoot's call is loud and harsh and may carry up to 3 kilometers.
<A HREF="calls/1.mp3">[Play Call]</A> Audio recording by Keith Coleman
Available from Kansas
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