American Toad vs Plumbeous Kite

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Ictinia plumbea

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad Plumbeous Kite
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Aves (Birds)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family Bufonidae Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus Anaxyrus Ictinia
Species Anaxyrus americanus Ictinia plumbea

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Plumbeous Kite

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad Plumbeous Kite
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.

Plumbeous Kite

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

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.

Plumbeous Kite

Plumbeous Kite (Ictinia plumbea) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

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