American Toad vs Forest Robber Frog

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Craugastor silvicola

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Forest 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	Craugastor
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Craugastor silvicola

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Forest Robber Frog

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Forest 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.

Forest Robber Frog

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.