Bufonidae, whose members are called true toads, is a family of frogs in the order Anura and the only anuran family in which every member is recognized as a toad, though some, such as harlequin frogs, are also called frogs. The family now comprises more than 35 genera, of which Bufo is the best known, and true toads are native to every continent except Australia and Antarctica, occupying habitats from arid regions to rainforests.
Facts
Taxonomic Rank Scientific Name Geographic DistributionNative to every continent except Australia and Antarctica 1 Defining CharacteristicsA pair of parotoid glands on the back of the head 1 Partially Attested
Member Species/Taxa CountThe source says over 570 species, so 570 is a lower bound; the same article also says more than 35 genera in one place and 52 genera in another Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceToothless and generally warty in appearance 1 Classification
Living or Extinct Connections
Parent Taxon Of
Source Golden Toad (Wikidata)
Source Kihansi Spray Toad (Wikidata)
Source Wikidata: San Lorenzo Harlequin Frog (Atelopus nahumae)
Source Colorado River toad (Wikidata)
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Sources
1. True toad, Wikipedia
Lead section, first sentence (rank)
A true toad is any member of the family Bufonidae
Lead section, first sentence (scientific name)
A true toad is any member of the family Bufonidae
Taxonomy section, species count sentence
The family Bufonidae contains over 570 species among 52 genera.
Lead section, distribution sentence
True toads are widespread and are native to every continent except Australia and Antarctica
Description section, parotoid gland sentence
They have a pair of parotoid glands on the back of their heads.
Description section, appearance sentence
All true toads are toothless and generally warty in appearance.
View the Source2. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ55372, descriptionView the Source Wikidata: Bufonidae
Colorado River toad (Wikidata)
WikidataParent Taxon Of: Sonoran Desert Toad, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source Golden Toad (Wikidata)
WikidataParent Taxon Of: Golden Toad, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source Kihansi Spray Toad (Wikidata)
WikidataParent Taxon Of: Kihansi Spray Toad, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source Wikidata: San Lorenzo Harlequin Frog (Atelopus nahumae)
Parent Taxon Of: San Lorenzo Harlequin Frog (Atelopus nahumae), Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source True toad (Wikipedia)
In Group: Frog and Toad Families (Anura), LeadQuote, In Group: Frog and Toad Families (Anura), Lead
A true toad is any member of the family Bufonidae, in the order Anura (frogs and toads).
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