American Toad vs Foxy Lark

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Calendulauda alopex

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Foxy Lark is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Foxy Lark
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	Alaudidae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Calendulauda
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Calendulauda alopex

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Foxy Lark

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Foxy Lark
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.

Foxy Lark

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.