American Toad vs Yellowbelly toad

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Bombina variegata

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Yellowbelly toad is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Yellowbelly 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	Bufonidae	Bombinatoridae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Bombina
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Bombina variegata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Yellowbelly toad

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Yellowbelly 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.

Yellowbelly toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

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.