American Toad vs Forest Swallow

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Petrochelidon fuliginosa

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Forest Swallow is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Forest Swallow
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Bufonidae	Hirundinidae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Petrochelidon
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Petrochelidon fuliginosa

Evolutionary Relationship

American Toad and Forest Swallow share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Forest Swallow

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Forest Swallow
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.

Forest Swallow

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

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.