American Toad vs Babington's Orache

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Atriplex glabriuscula

Key Differences

  • American Toad is Least Concern while Babington's Orache is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad Babington's Orache
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)
Family Bufonidae Amaranthaceae
Genus Anaxyrus Atriplex
Species Anaxyrus americanus Atriplex glabriuscula

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Babington's Orache

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad Babington's Orache
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.

Babington's Orache

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). 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.

Babington's Orache

The Babington's Orache (Atriplex glabriuscula) is a species in the genus Atriplex. 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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