American Toad vs Painted electric ray

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Diplobatis pictus

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Painted electric ray is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Painted electric ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Torpediniformes (electric ray)
Family	Bufonidae	Narcinidae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Diplobatis
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Diplobatis pictus

Evolutionary Relationship

American Toad and Painted electric ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Painted electric ray

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Painted electric ray
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.

Painted electric ray

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Venezuela. 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.