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Scaphiopus couchii
Unlike other toads which have horizontal pupils, spadefoot toads have vertical pupils. On the underside of the hind foot, there is a hard, dark "spade" that gives spadefoot toads their name. These creatures can get to be 3.5" in length. These "spades" are used by the toads to burrow into the ground to prevent water loss and hide from predators.
Couch's Spadefoot Toad is native to the southwestern United States, northern Mexico, and the Baja peninsula. They can be found throughout the Sonoran Desert, which includes parts of southern Arizona and California.
My brother caught this little cutie...I loved its eyes so I took a picture before he let it go
You're welcome...I missed it last year because I was visiting family in Texas and it's my favorite time of the year in Arizona so I understand how much it sucks to miss
Thanks for posting the toad photos tajminator! I recently moved to Texas from Tucson, and this is the first monsoon season I've missed in years! :,( For those folks out there that have never experienced the Sonoran desert during the monsoon, I recommend it as a destination for all!
Spotted on Jul 14, 2012
Submitted on Jul 14, 2012
