American Toad vs
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Dinobryon borgei
Key Differences
- American Toad is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Chromista (Chromista) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Chrysophyceae (Chrysophyceae) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Chromulinales (Chromulinales) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Dinobryaceae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Dinobryon |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Dinobryon borgei |
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American Toad
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in United States.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
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.
Dinobryon borgei is a colonial freshwater chrysophyte alga in the family Dinobryaceae. Individual cells reside in vase-shaped loricas made of cellulose, and colonies form branching, tree-like structures. It is part of oligotrophic lake plankton communities and serves as an indicator of clean, nutrient-poor water. Its conservation status is not evaluated.
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