American Toad vs Lesser Akialoa

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Akialoa obscura

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Lesser Akialoa is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Lesser Akialoa
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	Fringillidae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Akialoa
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Akialoa obscura

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Lesser Akialoa

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Lesser Akialoa
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.

Lesser Akialoa

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.