American Toad vs Ant Frog

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Microhyla ornata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Ant 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	Microhylidae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Microhyla
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Microhyla ornata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Ant Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Ant 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.

Ant 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.

Ant Frog

The Ant Frog (Microhyla ornata) is a species in the genus Microhyla. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.