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Western Spadefoot
(Scaphiopus hammondi)
picture of western spadefoot map of western spadefoot range in CA
(picture by Brad Shaffer - UC Davis)

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WESTERN SPADEFOOT Scaphiopus hammondi

Western Spadefoots have now largely disappeared in lowland southern California, although populations remain in other parts of the state.

Voice: A vibrating snore, reminiscent of the purring of a cat, repeated over and over.

Breeding: January to May, in quiet streams and temporary pools.