American Toad vs Big-footed Thorius
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Thorius magnipes
Key Differences
- American Toad is Least Concern while Big-footed Thorius is Critically Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | Big-footed Thorius |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class same | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Amphibia (Amphibians) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Caudata (Caudata) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Plethodontidae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Thorius |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Thorius magnipes |
Evolutionary Relationship
American Toad and Big-footed Thorius share a common ancestor at the Class level: Amphibia. (Amphibians)
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernBig-footed Thorius
CR — Critically EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Big-footed Thorius |
|---|---|---|
| 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-footed Thorius
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Nearctic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
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-footed Thorius
The Big-footed Thorius (Thorius magnipes) is a species in the genus Thorius. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Nearctic and Neo
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