Agua Robber Frog vs American Toad

Pristimantis pugnax compared with Anaxyrus americanus

Key Differences

• Agua Robber Frog is Vulnerable while American Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Agua Robber Frog	American Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Craugastoridae	Bufonidae
Genus	Pristimantis	Anaxyrus
Species	Pristimantis pugnax	Anaxyrus americanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Agua Robber Frog and American Toad share a common ancestor at the Order level: Anura. (Frogs & Toads)

Conservation Status

Agua Robber Frog

VU — Vulnerable

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Agua Robber Frog	American Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Agua Robber Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

American Toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in United States.

Agua Robber Frog

The Agua Robber Frog (Pristimantis pugnax) is a species in the genus Pristimantis. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

American Toad

The American Toad (Anaxyrus americanus) is a species in the genus Anaxyrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.