American Toad vs Keeled slug
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Tandonia kusceri
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | Keeled slug |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Mollusca (Mollusks) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Gastropoda (Gastropoda) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Milacidae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Tandonia |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Tandonia kusceri |
Evolutionary Relationship
American Toad and Keeled slug share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernKeeled slug
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Keeled slug |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American Toad
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in United States.
Keeled slug
Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.
Distributed across Greece, Moldova, Ukraine, and United States.
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.
Keeled slug
No description available.
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