American Toad vs Angular water-starwort
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Callitriche cribrosa
Key Differences
- American Toad is Least Concern while Angular water-starwort is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | Angular water-starwort |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Lamiales (Lamiales) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Callitriche |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Callitriche cribrosa |
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernAngular water-starwort
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Angular water-starwort |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American Toad
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in United States.
Angular water-starwort
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Portugal. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
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.
Angular water-starwort
The Angular water-starwort (Callitriche cribrosa) is a species in the genus Callitriche. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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