Toad Facts

American Toad Bufo americanus photo copyright by Laura Erickson

Here are some interesting facts about toads.

• Toad classification:

  • Kingdom Animalia
  • Phylum Chordata
  • Subphylum Vertebrata
  • Class Amphibia
  • Order Anura (Frogs and Toads)
  • Family Bufonidae

Technically speaking, all toads are frogs, because they belong to Order Anura. But not all frogs are toads!

 

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