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American toad vs Oak toad

Both belong to the genus Anaxyrus, so they are close relatives.

American toad (Anaxyrus americanus)
American toad LCLeast Concern
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Oak toad (Anaxyrus quercicus)
Oak toad LCLeast Concern
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What is the difference between a American toad and a oak toad?

Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.

  • Both belong to the genus Anaxyrus, so they are close relatives.
  • Both are listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Side by side

American toadOak toad
Scientific nameAnaxyrus americanusAnaxyrus quercicus
FamilyBufonidaeBufonidae
OrderAnuraAnura
Weight118.7 gNot recorded
LengthNot recordedNot recorded
LifespanNot recordedNot recorded
Main foodarthropods, fruitsarthropods
HabitatNot recordedNot recorded
Conservation statusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Countries recordedNot recordedNot recorded

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