About Spea multiplicata (Cope, 1863)
The New Mexico spadefoot toad, scientifically named Spea multiplicata (Cope, 1863), has a body length between 1.5 and 2.5 inches, equal to 3.8 to 6.4 centimeters. It has a round body and relatively short legs. Adult individuals weigh between 1.7 and 3.5 ounces, which is 48 to 99 grams. Their dorsal color ranges from green to grey to brown, and this color usually matches the soil color of their native habitat. Their back is often marked with black and orange speckles, while their underside is white. They have large eyes with vertical pupils.
