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Hurter's Spadefoot
Scaphiopus hurterii
Across the regions where it's common, the Hurter's Spadefoot peaks from February to September.
Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 1 state
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Frogs and Toads
Hurter's Spadefoot
Scaphiopus hurterii
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Description
Hurter's spadefoot toad or Hurter's spadefoot (Scaphiopus hurterii) is a species of American spadefoot toad (family Scaphiopodidae) found in the south central United States (Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma); its range might extend to the adjacent northern Mexico.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The species occurs in areas of sandy, gravelly, or soft, light soils in wooded or unwooded terrain and in sandy open woodland and savanna as well as in mesquite scrub.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
PeakShoulderQuiet
Ecoregions
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Gulf Coast Prairies and MarshesTexas Blackland Prairies and Post Oak SavannaStates
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TexasAbout the Hurter's Spadefoot
When is the Hurter's Spadefoot most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Hurter's Spadefoot peaks from February to September.
Where does the Hurter's Spadefoot live?
It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 1 states, including Texas.