American Toad vs Dwarf Neckera

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Neckera pumila

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Dwarf Neckera is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Dwarf Neckera
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Bryophyta
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Hypnales (Hypnales)
Family	Bufonidae	Neckeraceae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Neckera
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Neckera pumila

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Dwarf Neckera

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Dwarf Neckera
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.

Dwarf Neckera

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). 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.