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Western Spadefoot (Spea hammondii)

Created: February 16th, 2011 - 11:44 PM
Last Modified: February 16th, 2011 - 11:44 PM
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Record 64075
Country:
United States
State:
California
County:
San Diego County
Time:
2011-02-16 20:10:00
Qty:
2
Age:
Adult
Sex:
Male
Method:
Visual encounter
Habitat:
Coastal Sage Scrub
Body Temperature:
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Air Temperature:
55.10F
Ground Temperature:
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Humidity:
90%
Sky Conditions:
Drizzle
Moon Phase:
Full Moon
Elevation:
423.00ft
Barometric Pressure:
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Notes

Both toads were found in the same vernal pool on the first full day of rains following a long dry and warm period. Water temp was 55.9. The frogs were very cold and easy to photograph.

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