American Toad vs French willow

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Salix triandra

Key Differences

  • American Toad is Least Concern while French willow is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad French willow
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Malpighiales (Malpighiales)
Family Bufonidae Salicaceae
Genus Anaxyrus Salix
Species Anaxyrus americanus Salix triandra

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

French willow

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad French willow
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.

French willow

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.

French willow

No description available.

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