American Toad vs Cascade Frog

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Amolops monticola

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad Cascade Frog
Kingdom same Animalia (Tier) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordatiere) Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same Amphibia (Amphibien) Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order same Anura (Froschlurche) Anura (Froschlurche)
Family Bufonidae Ranidae
Genus Anaxyrus Amolops
Species Anaxyrus americanus Amolops monticola

Evolutionary Relationship

American Toad and Cascade Frog share a common ancestor at the Order level: Anura. (Froschlurche)

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Cascade Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad Cascade Frog
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.

Cascade Frog

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.

Cascade Frog

The Cascade Frog (Amolops monticola) is a species in the genus Amolops. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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