Frog vs. Toad — What's the Difference?

A tailless amphibian with smooth, moist skin.

An amphibian known for its parotoid glands that produce toxins.

An animal known for its strong jumping ability.

A member of the family Bufonidae.

A symbol of transformation and rebirth in various cultures.

A tailless amphibian with dry, warty skin.

A frog is any member of a diverse and largely carnivorous group of short-bodied, tailless amphibians composing the order Anura (literally without tail in Ancient Greek). The oldest fossil "proto-frog" appeared in the early Triassic of Madagascar, but molecular clock dating suggests their origins may extend further back to the Permian, 265 million years ago.

A creature with shorter, stouter legs than frogs.

Any of numerous tailless aquatic, semiaquatic, or terrestrial amphibians of the order Anura, characteristically having a short vertebral column, a large head, long hind legs used for leaping, and a tadpole stage as larvae.

Toad is a common name for certain frogs, especially of the family Bufonidae, that are characterized by dry, leathery skin, short legs, and large bumps covering the parotoid glands.A distinction between frogs and toads is not made in scientific taxonomy, but is common in popular culture (folk taxonomy), in which toads are associated with drier, rougher skin and more terrestrial habitats.

Any of various usually aquatic members of this order having smoother skin and longer hind legs than the toads.

Any of various anuran amphibians especially of the family Bufonidae, characteristically being more terrestrial and having drier, rougher skin and shorter legs than the smooth-skinned frogs.

A wedge-shaped, horny prominence in the sole of a horse's hoof.

A horned lizard.

A loop fastened to a belt to hold a tool or weapon.

A person regarded as repulsive.

An ornamental looped braid or cord with a button or knot for fastening the front of a garment.

An amphibian, a kind of frog (order Anura) with shorter hindlegs and a drier, wartier skin, many in family Bufonidae.

A device on intersecting railroad tracks that permits wheels to cross the junction.

(pejorative) A contemptible or unpleasant person.

A spiked or perforated device used to support stems in a flower arrangement.

(pejorative) An ugly person.

The nut of a violin bow.

To expel (a user) permanently from a MUD or similar system, so that their account is deleted.

(Informal)Hoarseness or phlegm in the throat.

Any one of numerous species of batrachians belonging to the genus Bufo and allied genera, especially those of the family Bufonidæ. Toads are generally terrestrial in their habits except during the breeding season, when they seek the water. Most of the species burrow beneath the earth in the daytime and come forth to feed on insects at night. Most toads have a rough, warty skin in which are glands that secrete an acrid fluid.

Offensive Slang Used as a disparaging term for a person of French birth or descent.

Any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species

Any of a class of small tailless amphibians of the order Anura that typically hop.

Often used in folklore and fairy tales, sometimes with magical properties.

(musical instrument) The part of a violin bow (or that of other similar string instruments such as the viola, cello and contrabass) located at the end held by the player, to which the horsehair is attached.

(Cockney rhyming slang) Road. Shorter, more common form of frog and toad.

The depression in the upper face of a pressed or handmade clay brick.

An organ on the bottom of a horse’s hoof that assists in the circulation of blood.

(rail transport) The part of a railway switch or turnout where the running-rails cross (from the resemblance to the frog in a horse’s hoof).

(angling) A type of fishing lure that resembles a frog.

Defector: a politician who simply switches between different political parties.

(offensive) A French person.

A French-speaking person from Quebec.

A leather or fabric loop used to attach a sword or bayonet, or its scabbard, to a waist or shoulder belt.

An ornate fastener for clothing consisting of an oblong button (covered with netted thread), toggle, or knot, that fits through a loop.

To hunt or trap frogs.

To use a pronged plater to transfer (cells) to another plate.

To spatchcock (a chicken).

To ornament or fasten a coat, etc. with frogs.

(transitive) To unravel part of (a knitted garment) while knitting it in order to correct a mistake.

An amphibious animal of the genus Rana and related genera, of many species. Frogs swim rapidly, and take long leaps on land. Many of the species utter loud notes in the springtime.

The triangular prominence of the hoof, in the middle of the sole of the foot of the horse, and other animals; the fourchette.

A supporting plate having raised ribs that form continuations of the rails, to guide the wheels where one track branches from another or crosses it.

An oblong cloak button, covered with netted thread, and fastening into a loop instead of a button hole.

The loop of the scabbard of a bayonet or sword.

Any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species

A person of French descent

A decorative loop of braid or cord

A creature that starts its life as an aquatic tadpole.

A member of the order Anura.

Both eat insects and other small creatures, catching them with their sticky tongues.

Yes, while they can live in drier habitats, they need water for breeding.

No, while both are amphibians, frogs have smooth skin and long legs, and toads have warty skin and shorter legs.

Most frogs have some webbing, which aids in swimming, but the extent varies among species.

Absolutely, they help control insect populations and serve as food for many predators.

Generally, frogs prefer moist environments, while toads can live in drier places but still need water for breeding.

The warts help toads retain moisture and camouflaged in terrestrial environments.

Many toads produce toxins from their parotoid glands, which can be harmful to predators.

Frogs' long legs are adapted for jumping and swimming efficiently.

No, they come in various colors and patterns, though many frogs are greenish and many toads are brownish.

Yes, many frog species "sing" or call, especially during the mating season.

Yes, many species are at risk due to habitat loss, pollution, disease, and other factors.

Toads' shorter legs are suited for hopping and walking rather than the long jumps frogs make.

Some species can survive in cold climates by hibernating during the winter months.

Yes, the myth that toads give humans warts is not true.