American Toad vs Elgin Shoot Moth
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Rhyacionia logaea
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | Elgin Shoot Moth |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Tortricidae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Rhyacionia |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Rhyacionia logaea |
Evolutionary Relationship
American Toad and Elgin Shoot Moth share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernElgin Shoot Moth
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Elgin Shoot Moth |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Elgin Shoot Moth
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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.
Elgin Shoot Moth
No description available.
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