American Toad vs Greater Tip-nosed Frog

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Odorrana supranarina

Key Differences

  • American Toad is Least Concern while Greater Tip-nosed Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad Greater Tip-nosed 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 Ranidae
Genus Anaxyrus Odorrana
Species Anaxyrus americanus Odorrana supranarina

Evolutionary Relationship

American Toad and Greater Tip-nosed Frog share a common ancestor at the Order level: Anura. (Frogs & Toads)

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Greater Tip-nosed Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad Greater Tip-nosed 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.

Greater Tip-nosed 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.

Greater Tip-nosed Frog

No description available.

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