scaphiopus

• 名词，指铲足蟾属（Scaphiopus），一类分布于北美洲的掘地穴居两栖动物，俗称铲足蟾或北美铲足蟾。

A noun referring to a genus of New World spadefoot toads, which are burrowing amphibians found in North America.

专有名词

1. New World spadefoot toadsC2formalscientific

   A genus of amphibians commonly known as spadefoot toads, native to North America, characterized by a spade-like projection on their hind feet used for burrowing.

   锄足蟾属

   • Scaphiopus toads are known for their explosive breeding after heavy rains.
   • The spadefoot toad, Scaphiopus holbrookii, is found in the eastern United States.
   • Scaphiopus species have a distinctive call that can be heard during mating season.