American Toad vs Least Boobook

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Ninox sumbaensis

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Least Boobook is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Least Boobook
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Strigiformes (Owls)
Family	Bufonidae	Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus	Anaxyrus	Ninox
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Ninox sumbaensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Least Boobook

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Least Boobook
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.

Least Boobook

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. 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.