American Toad vs Bitter Bolete
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Tylopilus felleus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | Bitter Bolete |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Boletales (Boletales) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Boletaceae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Tylopilus |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Tylopilus felleus |
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernBitter Bolete
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Bitter Bolete |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Bitter Bolete
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and 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.
Bitter Bolete
The Bitter Bolete (Tylopilus felleus) is a species in the genus Tylopilus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
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