Scaphiopus is a genus of North American amphibian commonly referred to as the North American spadefoots, southern spadefoots, or eastern spadefoot toads. They differ greatly from true toads by having
Scaphiopus couchii ANRA
Southern Spadefoot toad, Florida-adult
Rear foot of a Couch's spadefoot, Scaphiopus couchii demonstrating the "spade" that gives them their name
Scaphiopus holbrookii, commonly known as the eastern spadefoot, is a species of American spadefoot toad endemic to the eastern United States. It is not considered a true toad, with Bufonidae being the