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 ConcernBastard Catclaw
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Bastard Catclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American Toad
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in United States.
Bastard Catclaw
Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.
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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