American Toad vs Brilliant-thighed poison frog
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Allobates femoralis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | Brilliant-thighed poison frog |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (cordados) | Chordata (cordados) |
| Class same | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Amphibia (Amphibians) |
| Order same | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Anura (Frogs & Toads) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Aromobatidae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Allobates |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Allobates femoralis |
Evolutionary Relationship
American Toad and Brilliant-thighed poison frog share a common ancestor at the Order level: Anura. (Frogs & Toads)
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernBrilliant-thighed poison frog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Brilliant-thighed poison frog |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American Toad
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in United States.
Brilliant-thighed poison frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in Venezuela.
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.
Brilliant-thighed poison frog
The Brilliant-thighed poison frog (Allobates femoralis) is a species in the genus Allobates. 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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