American Toad vs Broad-leaved Dandelion
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Taraxacum latissimum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | Broad-leaved Dandelion |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Taraxacum |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Taraxacum latissimum |
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernBroad-leaved Dandelion
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Broad-leaved Dandelion |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Broad-leaved Dandelion
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
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.
Broad-leaved Dandelion
The Broad-Leaved Dandelion (Taraxacum latissimum) is a species in the genus Taraxacum. 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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