About Anaxyrus americanus (Holbrook, 1836)
Scientific Classification and Naming
The American toad, scientifically named Anaxyrus americanus (Holbrook, 1836), is a common toad species widespread across the eastern half of Canada and the United States.
Subspecies
This species is split into three recognized subspecies: the eastern American toad (A. a. americanus), the dwarf American toad (A. a. charlesmithi), and the rare Hudson Bay toad (A. a. copei).
Taxonomic Revision
Recent taxonomic classifications reassign this species to the genus Anaxyrus, rather than the previously assigned genus Bufo.
