Alfred's Rainfrog vs American Toad

Craugastor alfredi compared with Anaxyrus americanus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alfred's Rainfrog 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 Craugastor Anaxyrus
Species Craugastor alfredi Anaxyrus americanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Alfred's Rainfrog and American Toad share a common ancestor at the Order level: Anura. (Frogs & Toads)

Conservation Status

Alfred's Rainfrog

LC — Least Concern

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alfred's Rainfrog American Toad
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alfred's Rainfrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

American Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

Alfred's Rainfrog

The Alfred's Rainfrog (Craugastor alfredi) is a species in the genus Craugastor. It is currently classified as Least Concern 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.

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