Talk:True toad

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I don't understand the whole toad vs. true toad vs. frog thing. --Gbleem 01:00, 15 August 2006 (UTC)

Frogs are everything under the order Anura. This means that frogs, toads and true toads are frogs. Toads are a common name given to frogs which have dry, warty skin. It is more based on history (i.e. what the first person called them, or what someone famous called them etc.). A true toad is something in the family Bufonidae. Not all toads are true toads (e.g. the Crucifix Toad), and vice versa. Hope that helps, common names suck. --liquidGhoul 06:33, 15 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Distribution map

The distribution map on this page indicates that there's no true toad in Australia. However, the cane toad article clear contradicts this. Can someone explain or correct this? Uly 13:41, 15 August 2006 (UTC)

The Cane Toad was introduced into Australia, there are no native Australian toads. This distribution map is only for the native distribution of the family. Thanks for bringing it up. --liquidGhoul 14:41, 15 August 2006 (UTC)