American Toad vs Arizona Treefrog

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Dryophytes wrightorum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad Arizona Treefrog
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 Hylidae
Genus Anaxyrus Dryophytes
Species Anaxyrus americanus Dryophytes wrightorum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Arizona Treefrog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad Arizona Treefrog
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.

Arizona Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

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.

Arizona Treefrog

The Arizona Treefrog, Dryophytes wrightorum, is a species. It is currently assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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