American Toad vs Plain Nightjar

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Caprimulgus inornatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Plain Nightjar
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Caprimulgiformes (Caprimulgiformes)
Family	Bufonidae	Caprimulgidae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Caprimulgus
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Caprimulgus inornatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Plain Nightjar

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Plain Nightjar
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.

Plain Nightjar

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.

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.