Plains Spadefoot (Spea bombifrons)
Description: 1½ - 2 inches. Plains Spadefoots are the only frog or toad in Iowa to have vertical, cat-like pupils. They are generally grayish or brownish in appearance, with darker markings throughout the body. The skin is mostly smooth and moist.
Similar Species: American Toads, Fowler's Toads, and Woodhouse's Toads all have a similar body shape, but have dry warty skin, and round pupils.
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This map is generated from data provided by the Drake University Biodiversity Center, observations from HerpMapper.org, the Iowa DNR Natural Areas Inventory, as well as other sources. Please help us keep it up to date by reporting your sightings to HerpMapper.
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