American Toad vs Dover Dwarf
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Perittia farinella
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | Dover Dwarf |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Elachistidae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Perittia |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Perittia farinella |
Evolutionary Relationship
American Toad and Dover Dwarf share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernDover Dwarf
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Dover Dwarf |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Dover Dwarf
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, 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.
Dover Dwarf
No description available.
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