American Toad
Anaxyrus americanus
About the American Toad
The American toad (Anaxyrus americanus) is a common species of toad found throughout Canada and the eastern United States. It is divided into three subspecies: the eastern American toad (A. a. americanus), the dwarf American toad (A. a. charlesmithi) and the rare Hudson Bay toad (A. a. copei). Recent taxonomic treatments place this species in the genus Anaxyrus instead of Bufo.
Key Facts
- Very commonly spotted - over 194,699 observations recorded!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the American Toad?
The scientific name of the American Toad is Anaxyrus americanus.
How many American Toad sightings have been recorded?
194,699 observations of the American Toad have been recorded on iNaturalist.
194,699
observations on iNaturalist
