What is another word for scaphiopus?
Pronunciation: [skˈafɪˌɒpəs] (IPA) 
Scaphiopus is a genus of frogs found in North America. The common name for these frogs is spadefoot toads because of the digging tubercles on their feet. Synonyms for the word scaphiopus include the genus name spea. The five species of spadefoot toads in this genus are the Plains spadefoot (Spea bombifrons), New Mexico spadefoot (Spea multiplicata), Mexican spadefoot (Spea hammondii), Couch's spadefoot (Spea couchii), and the eastern spadefoot (Spea hammondii). Each species has a unique breeding and habitat preference, but they all rely on rainwater for spawning and development. Despite their small size, spadefoot toads play a crucial role in their ecosystem by controlling insect populations and serving as a food source for larger animals.
