One of the orders of amphibians characterized by the absence of a tail, as the frogs and toads.

Anura is an order in the class Amphibia, comprised of frogs (and toads). Anurans are characterized by the presence of four limbs, of which the hind are usually longer than the fore, and the lack of a true tail. Most species can also vocalize. For more information about anurans, see the Anura section.

frogs, toads, tree toads