American Toad vs Bastard Catclaw

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Microgramma lycopodioides

Key Differences

  • American Toad is Least Concern while Bastard Catclaw is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad Bastard Catclaw
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Tracheophyta
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Polypodiales (Polypodiales)
Family Bufonidae Polypodiaceae
Genus Anaxyrus Microgramma
Species Anaxyrus americanus Microgramma lycopodioides

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Bastard Catclaw

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad Bastard Catclaw
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.

Bastard Catclaw

Habitat

Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba.

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.

Bastard Catclaw

The Bastard Catclaw (Microgramma lycopodioides) is a species in the genus Microgramma. Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies. Its range includes Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba.

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