American Toad vs Big-eared opossum
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Didelphis aurita
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | Big-eared opossum |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Didelphimorphia (Didelphimorphia) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Didelphidae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Didelphis |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Didelphis aurita |
Evolutionary Relationship
American Toad and Big-eared opossum share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernBig-eared opossum
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Big-eared opossum |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Big-eared opossum
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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.
Big-eared opossum
The Big-eared opossum (Didelphis aurita) is a species in the genus Didelphis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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