American Toad vs Marsh Greenbottle
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Lucilia silvarum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | Marsh Greenbottle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Diptera (Diptera) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Calliphoridae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Lucilia |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Lucilia silvarum |
Evolutionary Relationship
American Toad and Marsh Greenbottle share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernMarsh Greenbottle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Marsh Greenbottle |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Marsh Greenbottle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across 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.
Marsh Greenbottle
No description available.
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