American Toad vs Arum-Leaf Arrowhead
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Sagittaria cuneata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | Arum-Leaf Arrowhead |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Alismatales (Alismatales) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Alismataceae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Sagittaria |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Sagittaria cuneata |
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernArum-Leaf Arrowhead
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Arum-Leaf Arrowhead |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Arum-Leaf Arrowhead
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Distributed across Canada, Norway, and United States.
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.
Arum-Leaf Arrowhead
Arum-leaf arrowhead (Sagittaria cuneata) is a species in the genus Sagittaria. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
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