American Toad vs Devil's Fingers

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Clathrus archeri

Key Differences

  • American Toad is Least Concern while Devil's Fingers is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad Devil's Fingers
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Phallales (Phallales)
Family Bufonidae Phallaceae
Genus Anaxyrus Clathrus
Species Anaxyrus americanus Clathrus archeri

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Devil's Fingers

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad Devil's Fingers
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.

Devil's Fingers

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (13 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.

Devil's Fingers

No description available.

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