American Toad vs Chili River Toad

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Rhinella arequipensis

Key Differences

  • American Toad is Least Concern while Chili River Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad Chili River Toad
Kingdom same Animalia (животные) Animalia (животные)
Phylum same Chordata (хордовые) Chordata (хордовые)
Class same Amphibia (земноводные) Amphibia (земноводные)
Order same Anura (бесхвостые земноводные) Anura (бесхвостые земноводные)
Family same Bufonidae Bufonidae
Genus Anaxyrus Rhinella
Species Anaxyrus americanus Rhinella arequipensis

Evolutionary Relationship

American Toad and Chili River Toad share a common ancestor at the Family level: Bufonidae.

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Chili River Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad Chili River Toad
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.

Chili River Toad

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.

Chili River Toad

The Chili River Toad (Rhinella arequipensis) is a species in the genus Rhinella. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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