spadefoot

IPA: spˈeɪdfʊt

Any member of several groups of burrowing toads, with a spadelike appendage on the hind legs.
Scaphiopodidae spp. (American spadefoot toads)
Borneophrys (Edwardina's spadefoot toads)
Pelobates (European spadefoot toads)
Notaden (Australian spadefoots)

Examples of "spadefoot" in Sentences

The spadefoot toad is known for its distinctive digging habits, using its specialized feet to burrow deep into the ground
The spadefoot frog will emerge from its underground burrow during rainy nights to breed in temporary pools of water
The spadefoot salamander has a unique shovel-like protrusion on its hind feet that helps it dig through soil and sand
The spadefoot newt is an elusive amphibian that spends most of its life underground, only venturing to the surface to feed and mate
The spadefoot mole is a small mammal with sharp claws on its front feet, allowing it to tunnel through the earth in search of insects and worms