American Toad vs Rivera Redbelly Toad

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Melanophryniscus devincenzii

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Rivera Redbelly Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Rivera Redbelly 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	Melanophryniscus
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Melanophryniscus devincenzii

Evolutionary Relationship

American Toad and Rivera Redbelly Toad share a common ancestor at the Family level: Bufonidae.

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Rivera Redbelly Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Rivera Redbelly 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.

Rivera Redbelly 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.