Alberch's Salamander vs American Toad

Bolitoglossa alberchi compared with Anaxyrus americanus

Key Differences

• Alberch's Salamander is Vulnerable while American Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alberch's Salamander	American Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Plethodontidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Bolitoglossa	Anaxyrus
Species	Bolitoglossa alberchi	Anaxyrus americanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Alberch's Salamander and American Toad share a common ancestor at the Class level: Amphibia. (Amphibians)

Conservation Status

Alberch's Salamander

VU — Vulnerable

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alberch's Salamander	American Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alberch's Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

American Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

Alberch's Salamander

The Alberch's Salamander (Bolitoglossa alberchi) is a species in the genus Bolitoglossa. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.