American Toad vs Kauai Elepaio

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Chasiempis sclateri

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Kauai Elepaio is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Kauai Elepaio
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	Monarchidae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Chasiempis
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Chasiempis sclateri

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Kauai Elepaio

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Kauai Elepaio
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.

Kauai Elepaio

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable 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.