Key Identification Features
- Some individuals may be very dark, with less distinct markings.
- Juveniles look similar to adults, but have more distinct spotting.
- A hard, dark "spade" structure sits on the underside of the hind foot, and this feature gives spadefoot toads their common name.
- Spea bombifrons is well known for thriving in dry, xeric environments, while the related species Scaphiopus holbrookii has similar adaptations but does not live in such extreme environments.
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