Missouri Department of Conservation
SPADEFOOT, EASTERN

Summary information for SPADEFOOT, EASTERN

Common Name
SPADEFOOT, EASTERN
Scientific Name
SCAPHIOPUS HOLBROOKII
Status
NONGAME, STATE RANK S2, GLOBAL RANK G5
Primary Habitat
"Grassland(matrix)"
Preferred Habitat
"Require fish free, isolated, ephemeral ponds for breeding, but spend most of adult life in surrounding uplands *019*. Occur in old fields and along woodland edge. Breed in pools with submergent vegetation."
Distribution
"Has been collected from southeast corner of the state *01*."
County List
BOLLINGER, BUTLER, DUNKLIN, JEFFERSON, MISSISSIPPI, NEW MADRID, PEMISCOT, SCOTT, STODDARD
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