American Toad vs Monstrous Rainfrog

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Craugastor pelorus

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Monstrous Rainfrog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Monstrous Rainfrog
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 pelorus

Evolutionary Relationship

American Toad and Monstrous Rainfrog share a common ancestor at the Order level: Anura. (Frogs & Toads)

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Monstrous Rainfrog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Monstrous Rainfrog
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.

Monstrous Rainfrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Vulnerable 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.