American Toad vs
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Lepra multipuncta
Key Differences
- American Toad is Least Concern while is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Pertusariales (Pertusariales) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Pertusariaceae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Lepra |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Lepra multipuncta |
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least Concern
NT — Near Threatened
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Habitat
Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Range
Distributed across Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
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.
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