American Toad vs Carnation Rust

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Uromyces dianthi

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Carnation Rust is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Carnation Rust
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Pucciniomycetes (Pucciniomycetes)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Pucciniales (Pucciniales)
Family	Bufonidae	Pucciniaceae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Uromyces
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Uromyces dianthi

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Carnation Rust

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Carnation Rust
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.

Carnation Rust

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries).

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.

Carnation Rust

The Carnation Rust (Uromyces dianthi) is a species in the genus Uromyces. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.