Alpine Pipit vs American Toad
Anthus gutturalis compared with Anaxyrus americanus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pipit | American Toad |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Amphibia (Amphibians) |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) | Anura (Frogs & Toads) |
| Family | Motacillidae | Bufonidae |
| Genus | Anthus | Anaxyrus |
| Species | Anthus gutturalis | Anaxyrus americanus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Alpine Pipit and American Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)
Conservation Status
Alpine Pipit
LC — Least ConcernAmerican Toad
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pipit | American Toad |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pipit
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Found in Norway.
American Toad
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in United States.
Alpine Pipit
The Alpine Pipit (Anthus gutturalis) is a species in the genus Anthus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments. Found in Norway.
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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