American Toad vs Boxthorn
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Lycium shawii
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | Boxthorn |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Solanales (Solanales) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Lycium |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Lycium shawii |
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernBoxthorn
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Boxthorn |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Boxthorn
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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.
Boxthorn
The Boxthorn (Lycium shawii) is a species in the genus Lycium. 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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