American Toad vs Beech Woodwart
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Hypoxylon fragiforme
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | Beech Woodwart |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Xylariales (Xylariales) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Hypoxylaceae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Hypoxylon |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Hypoxylon fragiforme |
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernBeech Woodwart
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Beech Woodwart |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Beech Woodwart
Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (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 Woodwart
The Beech Woodwart (Hypoxylon fragiforme) is a species in the genus Hypoxylon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
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