American Toad vs

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Chaenotheca chlorella

Key Differences

  • American Toad is Least Concern while is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Coniocybomycetes (Coniocybomycetes)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Coniocybales (Coniocybales)
Family Bufonidae Coniocybaceae
Genus Anaxyrus Chaenotheca
Species Anaxyrus americanus Chaenotheca chlorella

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad
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.

Habitat

Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

The Chaenotheca chlorella (Chaenotheca chlorella) is a species in the genus Chaenotheca. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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