American Toad vs Blue-black Tooth

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Phellodon atratus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad Blue-black Tooth
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Thelephorales (Thelephorales)
Family Bufonidae Thelephoraceae
Genus Anaxyrus Phellodon
Species Anaxyrus americanus Phellodon atratus

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Blue-black Tooth

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad Blue-black Tooth
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.

Blue-black Tooth

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil 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.

Blue-black Tooth

The Blue-black Tooth (Phellodon atratus) is a species in the genus Phellodon. 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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