American Toad vs

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Calothrix scopulorum

Key Differences

  • American Toad is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Cyanobacteriia
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Cyanobacteriales
Family Bufonidae Nostocaceae
Genus Anaxyrus Calothrix
Species Anaxyrus americanus Calothrix scopulorum

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad
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.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in 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.

The (Calothrix scopulorum) is a species in the genus Calothrix. Found in Sweden.

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