American Toad vs Angel Robber Frog

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Craugastor angelicus

Key Differences

  • American Toad is Least Concern while Angel Robber Frog is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad Angel Robber Frog
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 Bufonidae Craugastoridae
Genus Anaxyrus Craugastor
Species Anaxyrus americanus Craugastor angelicus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Angel Robber Frog

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad Angel Robber Frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

American Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

Angel Robber Frog

Habitat

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.

Angel Robber Frog

The Angel Robber Frog (Craugastor angelicus) is a species in the genus Craugastor. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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