Extinct Spadefoot Toad Species Identified from La Brea Tar Pits Fossils

Scientists have identified *Spea labreae*, a new extinct amphibian species, from fossil remains unearthed at the La Brea Tar Pits. This Ice Age spadefoot toad represents a notably rare paleontological discovery, as it is only the second extinct Pleistocene spadefoot toad ever documented. The finding provides valuable insights into ancient amphibian biodiversity.