American Toad vs Barred Forest-Falcon

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Micrastur ruficollis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad Barred Forest-Falcon
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Aves (Birds)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Falconiformes (Falconiformes)
Family Bufonidae Falconidae
Genus Anaxyrus Micrastur
Species Anaxyrus americanus Micrastur ruficollis

Evolutionary Relationship

American Toad and Barred Forest-Falcon share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Barred Forest-Falcon

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad Barred Forest-Falcon
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.

Barred Forest-Falcon

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

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.

Barred Forest-Falcon

Barred Forest-Falcon (Micrastur ruficollis) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

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