Franciscana vs great plains toad

Pontoporia blainvillei compared with Anaxyrus cognatus

Key Differences

• Franciscana is Vulnerable while great plains toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Franciscana	great plains toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Pontoporiidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Pontoporia	Anaxyrus
Species	Pontoporia blainvillei	Anaxyrus cognatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Franciscana and great plains toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Franciscana

VU — Vulnerable

great plains toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Franciscana	great plains toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Franciscana

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

great plains toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.