Illustration representing Frogs & Toads (Anura)
Order

Anura

Frogs & Toads

1437 species in this taxon

order of short bodied, tailless amphibians Frogs & Toads (Anura) is an order comprising closely related families of organisms. It contains 38 families with 1,437 known species. Key family groups include Allophrynidae, Alytidae, Aromobatidae, Arthroleptidae, Batrachylidae, and Bombinatoridae. Among its members, 522 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Amphibians (Amphibia).

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