American Toad vs Red-necked Buzzard
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Buteo auguralis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | Red-necked Buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Buteo |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Buteo auguralis |
Evolutionary Relationship
American Toad and Red-necked Buzzard share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernRed-necked Buzzard
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Red-necked Buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American Toad
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in United States.
Red-necked Buzzard
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, and United Kingdom.
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.
Red-necked Buzzard
No description available.
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