Agile antechinus vs American Toad

Antechinus agilis compared with Anaxyrus americanus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Agile antechinus American Toad
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Dasyuridae Bufonidae
Genus Antechinus Anaxyrus
Species Antechinus agilis Anaxyrus americanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Agile antechinus and American Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Agile antechinus

LC — Least Concern

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Agile antechinus American Toad
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Agile antechinus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

American Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

Agile antechinus

The Agile antechinus (Antechinus agilis) is a species in the genus Antechinus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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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