American Toad vs Giant False Brook Salamander

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Isthmura gigantea

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Giant False Brook Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Giant False Brook 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	Plethodontidae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Isthmura
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Isthmura gigantea

Evolutionary Relationship

American Toad and Giant False Brook Salamander share a common ancestor at the Class level: Amphibia. (Amphibians)

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Giant False Brook Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Giant False Brook 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.

Giant False Brook Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.