American Toad vs Burrowes' Robber Frog

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Pristimantis laticlavius

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Burrowes' Robber Frog is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Burrowes' 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 laticlavius

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Burrowes' Robber Frog

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Burrowes' 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.

Burrowes' 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.

Burrowes' Robber Frog

The Burrowes' Robber Frog (Pristimantis laticlavius) is a species in the genus Pristimantis. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.