American Toad vs Fazila's Salamander

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Lyciasalamandra fazilae

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Fazila's Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Fazila's Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Bufonidae	Salamandridae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Lyciasalamandra
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Lyciasalamandra fazilae

Evolutionary Relationship

American Toad and Fazila's Salamander share a common ancestor at the Class level: Amphibia. (Amphibians)

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Fazila's Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Fazila's Salamander
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.

Fazila's Salamander

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.