American Toad vs Moroccan spadefoot toad

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Pelobates varaldii

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Moroccan spadefoot toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Moroccan spadefoot toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Bufonidae	Pelobatidae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Pelobates
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Pelobates varaldii

Evolutionary Relationship

American Toad and Moroccan spadefoot toad share a common ancestor at the Order level: Anura. (Frogs & Toads)

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Moroccan spadefoot toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Moroccan spadefoot 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.

Moroccan spadefoot toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.