New mexico spadefoot toad
A species of Western spadefoot toads, Also known as Desert spadefoot toad, Mexican Spadefoot Scientific name : Spea multiplicata Genus : Western spadefoot toads
New mexico spadefoot toad, A species of Western spadefoot toads
Also known as:
Desert spadefoot toad, Mexican Spadefoot
Botanical name: Spea multiplicata
Genus: Western spadefoot toads
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Description
The New Mexico spadefoot toad (Spea multiplicata) is a species of American spadefoot toad found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Like other species of spadefoot toad, they get their name from a distinctive spade-like projections on their hind legs which enable them to dig in sandy soils. Spea multiplicata can be identified by its wedge-shaped spade. Some sources also refer to the species as the Mexican spadefoot toad, desert spadefoot toad or sou
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
American spadefoot toads Genus
Western spadefoot toads Species
New mexico spadefoot toad 
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