American Toad vs Black-eared Deermouse

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Peromyscus melanotis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad Black-eared Deermouse
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Bufonidae Cricetidae
Genus Anaxyrus Peromyscus
Species Anaxyrus americanus Peromyscus melanotis

Evolutionary Relationship

American Toad and Black-eared Deermouse share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Black-eared Deermouse

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad Black-eared Deermouse
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.

Black-eared Deermouse

Habitat

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.

Black-eared Deermouse

The Black-eared Deermouse (Peromyscus melanotis) is a species in the genus Peromyscus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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