American Toad vs

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Elaphomyces aculeatus

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Eurotiales (Eurotiales)
Family	Bufonidae	Elaphomycetaceae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Elaphomyces
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Elaphomyces aculeatus

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

CR — Critically Endangered

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

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered 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.