Common Name:

 Eastern Spadefoot  

Scientific Name:
Scaphiopus holbrookii
Etymology:
Genus:
skaphis is Greek for "shovel or spade", pous is Greek for "foot".
 Species:
holbrookii is in honor of John Edwards Holbrook (1794-1871).
Average Length:
1.75 - 2.25 in. (4.4 - 5.7 cm)
Virginia Record Length: 
Record length:
2.9 in. (7.3 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

Photos:

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Adult
City of Danville
Juvenile - Surry Co.
  
Spade of spadefoot