Frogs: Smooth, moist skin and slim bodies. Toads: Dry, bumpy skin and stout bodies.
Physical Appearance:
Physical Appearance:
Frogs: Prefer wet, moist environments near water. Toads: Can thrive in drier, more terrestrial habitats.
Habitat:
Habitat:
Frogs: Long, powerful hind legs for jumping distances. Toads: Shorter legs, tend to crawl rather than jump.
Movement:
Movement:
Lay eggs in clusters in water. Toads: Lay eggs in long chains in water.
Breeding:
Breeding:
Frogs: Mainly rely on the ability to leap away quickly. Toads: Often have poison glands to deter predators.
Defense Mechanism:
Defense Mechanism:
Frogs: Typically live 10-12 years in the wild. Toads: Can live up to 10-15 years in the wild.
Lifespan:
Lifespan:
Both primarily eat insects, but their specific diets can vary based on their environment.
Diet:
Diet:
Frogs need to stay moist to breathe through their skin, so they are often found in very humid environments. Toads can survive in drier conditions.
Skin Moisture:
Skin Moisture:
Frogs often have a loud, croaking call used to attract mates or declare territory, Toad calls tend to be less variable, often described as a prolonged, high-pitched trill.
Call:
Call:
Frogs have protruding eyes with irises that can be vertical, horizontal, or circular, providing them a wide field of vision. Toads’ eyes tend to be more subdued, with horizontal irises.