American Toad vs

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Asperococcus bullosus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Phaeophyceae (Phaeophyceae)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Ectocarpales (Ectocarpales)
Family Bufonidae Chordariaceae
Genus Anaxyrus Asperococcus
Species Anaxyrus americanus Asperococcus bullosus

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

LC — Least Concern

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

Native to Europe and Oceania, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, New Zealand, 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.

Asperococcus bullosus is a species in the genus Asperococcus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and Oceania, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region. Distributed across Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, and Sweden.

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