American Toad vs Nike's Squeaker

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Arthroleptis nikeae

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Nike's Squeaker is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Nike's Squeaker
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	Arthroleptidae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Arthroleptis
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Arthroleptis nikeae

Evolutionary Relationship

American Toad and Nike's Squeaker share a common ancestor at the Order level: Anura. (Frogs & Toads)

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Nike's Squeaker

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Nike's Squeaker
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.

Nike's Squeaker

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.