American Toad vs Opal-crowned Manakin

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Lepidothrix iris

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Opal-crowned Manakin is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Opal-crowned Manakin
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	Pipridae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Lepidothrix
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Lepidothrix iris

Evolutionary Relationship

American Toad and Opal-crowned Manakin share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Opal-crowned Manakin

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Opal-crowned Manakin
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.

Opal-crowned Manakin

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable 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.