American Toad vs Cape Lark

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Certhilauda curvirostris

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Cape Lark
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	Alaudidae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Certhilauda
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Certhilauda curvirostris

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Cape Lark

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Cape Lark
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 Lark

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 Lark

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