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Hurter's Spadefoot

Scaphiopus hurterii

Description:

Gray and brownish all over, but the most noticeable feature is the vertical pupil. They have spades on the back feet they use to burrow; they are underground most of the time except for after rains.

Habitat:

Oak forest.

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AshleyT
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AshleyT

Texas, USA

Spotted on Jul 4, 2013
Submitted on Jul 12, 2013

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