American Toad vs Centaury

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Cirsium eliasianum

Key Differences

  • American Toad is Least Concern while Centaury is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad Centaury
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)
Family Bufonidae Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
Genus Anaxyrus Cirsium
Species Anaxyrus americanus Cirsium eliasianum

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Centaury

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad Centaury
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.

Centaury

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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.

Centaury

The Centaury (Cirsium eliasianum) is a species in the genus Cirsium. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

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