Ailao Toad vs American Toad

Bufo ailaoanus compared with Anaxyrus americanus

Key Differences

• Ailao Toad is Endangered while American Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ailao Toad	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 same	Bufonidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Bufo	Anaxyrus
Species	Bufo ailaoanus	Anaxyrus americanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Ailao Toad and American Toad share a common ancestor at the Family level: Bufonidae.

Conservation Status

Ailao Toad

EN — Endangered

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ailao Toad	American Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ailao Toad

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.

Ailao Toad

The Ailao Toad (Bufo ailaoanus) is a species in the genus Bufo. It is currently classified as Endangered 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.