American Toad vs

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Arrhenia rustica

Key Differences

  • American Toad is Least Concern while is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Bufonidae Hygrophoraceae
Genus Anaxyrus Arrhenia
Species Anaxyrus americanus Arrhenia rustica

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

American Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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.

The , Arrhenia rustica, is a species. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, meaning insufficient information exists to assess its risk of extinction. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

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