Algerian Spreadwing vs American Toad

Lestes numidicus compared with Anaxyrus americanus

Key Differences

• Algerian Spreadwing is Data Deficient while American Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Algerian Spreadwing	American Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Odonata (Odonata)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Lestidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Lestes	Anaxyrus
Species	Lestes numidicus	Anaxyrus americanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Algerian Spreadwing and American Toad share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Algerian Spreadwing

DD — Data Deficient

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Algerian Spreadwing	American Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Algerian Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

American Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

Algerian Spreadwing

The Algerian Spreadwing (Lestes numidicus) is a species in the genus Lestes. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater 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.