vs American Toad

Achroonema proteiforme compared with Anaxyrus americanus

Key Differences

  • is Not Evaluated while American Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad
Kingdom Bacteria (Bacteria) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Bacteroidota (Bacteroidota) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Bacteroidia (Bacteroidia) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Sphingobacteriales (Sphingobacteriales) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Pelonemataceae Bufonidae
Genus Achroonema Anaxyrus
Species Achroonema proteiforme Anaxyrus americanus

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Sweden.

American Toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in United States.

Achroonema proteiforme is a colorless, gliding filamentous bacterium found in freshwater sediments and organic-rich muds. It belongs to a group of bacteria that degrade organic matter in anoxic or microaerobic benthic habitats.

American Toad

The American Toad (Anaxyrus americanus) is a species in the genus Anaxyrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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