Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Common Spadefoot vs Western Spadefoot Toad

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Size

Common Spadefoot

Common Spadefoot

0.08 m

Human

1.75 m

Western Spadefoot Toad

Western Spadefoot Toad

0.11 m

Common SpadefootWestern Spadefoot Toad
Weight8–15 g20–100 g
Length5–8 cm7–11 cm
Lifespan3–8 yrs5–12 yrs
Incubation3 days3 days
Offspring1000–4500 1000–7000
DietInsectivoreInsectivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternNocturnalNocturnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatWetland, Grassland, Farmland, Forest, WoodlandWetland, Grassland, Farmland, Woodland, sandy_areas
RegionsNordics, Europe, AsiaEurope
FamilyPelobatidaePelobatidae
OrderAnuraAnura