American Toad vs Oahu Elepaio

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Chasiempis ibidis

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Oahu Elepaio is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Oahu Elepaio
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	Monarchidae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Chasiempis
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Chasiempis ibidis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Oahu Elepaio

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Oahu Elepaio
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.

Oahu Elepaio

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.