American Toad vs Cape Batis

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Batis capensis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Cape Batis
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Bufonidae	Platysteiridae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Batis
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Batis capensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Cape Batis

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Cape Batis
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.

Cape Batis

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.

Cape Batis

The Cape Batis (Batis capensis) is a species in the genus Batis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.