American Toad vs Broad-tipped Hermit

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Anopetia gounellei

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad Broad-tipped Hermit
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Aves (Birds)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Apodiformes (Apodiformes)
Family Bufonidae Trochilidae
Genus Anaxyrus Anopetia
Species Anaxyrus americanus Anopetia gounellei

Evolutionary Relationship

American Toad and Broad-tipped Hermit share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Broad-tipped Hermit

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad Broad-tipped Hermit
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.

Broad-tipped Hermit

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

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-tipped Hermit

The Broad-Tipped Hermit (Anopetia gounellei) is a species in the genus Anopetia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

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