What is the difference between frogs vs toads? It is a question asked since the beginning of time itself. The short answer is there are no differences. Frog and toad are just words we humans use to categorize organisms. Frogs can refer to any species in the order Anura (which include both frogs and toads), so all toads are technically frogs.
So what is a toad? Toads usually refer to members of the family Bufonidae – the True Toad family. These toads generally have dry, warty skin and short legs. They usually suck at jumping compared to a frog.
There are other families that are considered toads such as the family Scaphiopodidae – North American Spadefoot Toad Family. So now, are toads just members of select families? Nope. There are random species that are named toad instead of frog. The Suriname Toad is referred to as a toad but it’s from the family Pipidae and generally spends its life in the water. So yeah, frogs and toads are annoying.
Cute, they’re all so cute! I will not retain the species names, however, it is interesting.