American Toad vs Black Plum

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Vitex doniana

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad Black Plum
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Lamiales (Lamiales)
Family Bufonidae Lamiaceae
Genus Anaxyrus Vitex
Species Anaxyrus americanus Vitex doniana

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Black Plum

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad Black Plum
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 Plum

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Distributed across Guinea and Seychelles.

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 Plum

The Black Plum (Vitex doniana) is a species in the genus Vitex. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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