🐾

Plateau Toad

Anaxyrus compactilis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Mexico.

🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order
Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family
Bufonidae
Genus
Anaxyrus
Species
Anaxyrus compactilis (Plateau Toad)

Similar Species in Anaxyrus

🐾
American Toad
Anaxyrus americanus
Least Concern
🐾
arroyo toad
Anaxyrus californicus
Endangered
🐾
Fowler'S Toad
Anaxyrus fowleri
Least Concern
🐾
great plains toad
Anaxyrus cognatus
Least Concern
🐾
green toad
Anaxyrus debilis
Least Concern
🐾
Little Mexican Toad
Anaxyrus kelloggi
Least Concern
🐾
Mexican Madre Toad
Anaxyrus mexicanus
Least Concern
🐾
red-spotted toad
Anaxyrus punctatus
Least Concern
View all species in Anaxyrus →

Explore More

ki…
Animals
Kingdom
ph…
Chordates
Phylum
cl…
Amphibians
Class
or…
Frogs & Toads
Order
fa…
Bufonidae
Family
ge…
Anaxyrus
Genus

Compare Species

vs American Toad vs arroyo toad vs Fowler'S Toad vs great plains toad

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Plateau Toad?
The scientific name of Plateau Toad is Anaxyrus compactilis. It belongs to the genus Anaxyrus.
What is the conservation status of Plateau Toad?
Plateau Toad (Anaxyrus compactilis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Plateau Toad live?
Plateau Toad is found in Found in Mexico.. Countries include Mexico.
What family does Plateau Toad belong to?
Plateau Toad (Anaxyrus compactilis) belongs to the genus Anaxyrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Bufonidae.
Is Plateau Toad endangered?
No, Plateau Toad (Anaxyrus compactilis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Plateau Toad belong to?
Plateau Toad (Anaxyrus compactilis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Plateau Toad?
The closest relatives of Plateau Toad in the genus Anaxyrus include American Toad, arroyo toad, Fowler'S Toad, great plains toad, green toad.

Native Range — 1 Countries

View all 1 countries →

Genus Anaxyrus — 13 Species

🐾
American Toad
Anaxyrus americanus
LC 🐾
arroyo toad
Anaxyrus californicus
EN 🐾
Fowler'S Toad
Anaxyrus fowleri
LC 🐾
great plains toad
Anaxyrus cognatus
LC 🐾
green toad
Anaxyrus debilis
LC 🐾
Little Mexican Toad
Anaxyrus kelloggi
LC 🐾
Mexican Madre Toad
Anaxyrus mexicanus
LC
🐾
Plateau Toad
Anaxyrus compactilis
LC
🐾
red-spotted toad
Anaxyrus punctatus
LC 🐾
sonoran green toad
Anaxyrus retiformis
LC 🐾
texas toad
Anaxyrus speciosus
LC 🐾
western toad
Anaxyrus boreas
LC 🐾
Woodhouse'S Toad
Anaxyrus woodhousii
LC
View all →

Nature FYI Family

Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.

🐦
BirdFYI
11,000+ Bird Species
 🐟
FishFYI
Fish & Marine Life
 🦕
DinoFYI
6,000+ Dinosaurs
 🌿
PlantFYI
379,000+ Plants

Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia