American Toad vs Kosrae Starling

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Aplonis corvina

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Kosrae Starling is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Kosrae Starling
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	Sturnidae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Aplonis
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Aplonis corvina

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Kosrae Starling

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Kosrae Starling
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.

Kosrae Starling

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.