Arroyo toad vs Western toad
Both belong to the genus Anaxyrus, so they are close relatives.
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What is the difference between a arroyo toad and a western toad?
Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.
- Both belong to the genus Anaxyrus, so they are close relatives.
- The arroyo toad is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List; the western toad is Least Concern.
Side by side
| Arroyo toad | Western toad | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Anaxyrus californicus | Anaxyrus boreas |
| Family | Bufonidae | Bufonidae |
| Order | Anura | Anura |
| Weight | 20.6 g | Not recorded |
| Length | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Main food | Not recorded | arthropods, leaves |
| Habitat | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Conservation status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Countries recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded |
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