American Toad vs Beech Bark Canker

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Neonectria faginata

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Beech Bark Canker is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Beech Bark Canker
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Hypocreales (Hypocreales)
Family	Bufonidae	Nectriaceae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Neonectria
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Neonectria faginata

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Beech Bark Canker

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Beech Bark Canker
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.

Beech Bark Canker

Habitat

Native to North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in United States.

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.

Beech Bark Canker

The Beech Bark Canker (Neonectria faginata) is a species in the genus Neonectria. Native to North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Neonectria faginata.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇺🇸 United States