American Toad vs False Parasol

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Chlorophyllum molybdites

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while False Parasol is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	False Parasol
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Bufonidae	Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus	Anaxyrus	Chlorophyllum
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Chlorophyllum molybdites

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

False Parasol

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	False Parasol
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.

False Parasol

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil).

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.