American Toad vs Campbell shag

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Leucocarbo campbelli

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Campbell shag is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Campbell shag
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Suliformes (Suliformes)
Family	Bufonidae	Phalacrocoracidae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Leucocarbo
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Leucocarbo campbelli

Evolutionary Relationship

American Toad and Campbell shag share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Campbell shag

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Campbell shag
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.

Campbell shag

Habitat

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

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.

Campbell shag

The Campbell shag (Leucocarbo campbelli) is a species in the genus Leucocarbo. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.