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 196,519 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?
196,519 observations of the American Toad have been recorded on iNaturalist.
196,519
observations on iNaturalist
