American Toad vs Guerreran Leopard Frog

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Lithobates omiltemanus

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Guerreran Leopard Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Guerreran Leopard 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	Lithobates
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Lithobates omiltemanus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Guerreran Leopard Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Guerreran Leopard 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.

Guerreran Leopard Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.