American Toad vs Atherton antechinus

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Antechinus godmani

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad Atherton antechinus
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia)
Family Bufonidae Dasyuridae
Genus Anaxyrus Antechinus
Species Anaxyrus americanus Antechinus godmani

Evolutionary Relationship

American Toad and Atherton antechinus share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Atherton antechinus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad Atherton antechinus
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.

Atherton antechinus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Atherton antechinus

The Atherton antechinus (Antechinus godmani) is a species in the genus Antechinus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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