American Toad vs Blue-bellied Poison Frog
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Andinobates minutus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | Blue-bellied Poison Frog |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (animal) | Animalia (animal) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class same | Amphibia (amphibien) | Amphibia (amphibien) |
| Order same | Anura (anoures) | Anura (anoures) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs) |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Andinobates |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Andinobates minutus |
Evolutionary Relationship
American Toad and Blue-bellied Poison Frog share a common ancestor at the Order level: Anura. (anoures)
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernBlue-bellied Poison Frog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Blue-bellied 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.
Blue-bellied Poison Frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in Colombia.
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.
Blue-bellied Poison Frog
The Blue-bellied Poison Frog (Andinobates minutus) is a species in the genus Andinobates. 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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