American Toad vs Boreal Floating Frog

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Ingerana borealis

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Boreal Floating Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Boreal Floating 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	Dicroglossidae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Ingerana
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Ingerana borealis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Boreal Floating Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Boreal Floating 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.

Boreal Floating 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.

Boreal Floating Frog

The Boreal Floating Frog (Ingerana borealis) is a species in the genus Ingerana. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.