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 Concern

Brilliant-thighed poison frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad Brilliant-thighed poison 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.

Brilliant-thighed poison frog

Habitat

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

Range

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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