American Toad vs Puerto Rican crested toad

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Peltophryne lemur

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Puerto Rican crested toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Puerto Rican crested toad
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 same	Bufonidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Peltophryne
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Peltophryne lemur

Evolutionary Relationship

American Toad and Puerto Rican crested toad share a common ancestor at the Family level: Bufonidae.

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Puerto Rican crested toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Puerto Rican crested toad
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.

Puerto Rican crested toad

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.