Billed Toad vs California alder

Rhinella macrorhina compared with Alnus rhombifolia

Key Differences

  • Billed Toad is Endangered while California alder is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Billed Toad California alder
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)
Family Bufonidae Betulaceae
Genus Rhinella Alnus
Species Rhinella macrorhina Alnus rhombifolia

Conservation Status

Billed Toad

EN — Endangered

California alder

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Billed Toad California alder
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Billed Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

California alder

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found in Canada.

Billed Toad

The Billed Toad (Rhinella macrorhina) is a species in the genus Rhinella. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

California alder

The California alder (Alnus rhombifolia) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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