American Toad vs Black-marked Robber Frog

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Pristimantis melanoproctus

Key Differences

  • American Toad is Least Concern while Black-marked Robber Frog is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad Black-marked 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 Pristimantis
Species Anaxyrus americanus Pristimantis melanoproctus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Black-marked Robber Frog

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad Black-marked 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.

Black-marked Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.

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.

Black-marked Robber Frog

The Black-marked Robber Frog (Pristimantis melanoproctus) is a species in the genus Pristimantis. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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