American Toad vs Marbled Button
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Acleris maccana
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | Marbled Button |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Tortricidae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Acleris |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Acleris maccana |
Evolutionary Relationship
American Toad and Marbled Button share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernMarbled Button
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Marbled Button |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Marbled Button
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Canada, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, 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.
Marbled Button
No description available.
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