American Toad vs River Lapwing

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Vanellus duvaucelii

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while River Lapwing is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	River Lapwing
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
Family	Bufonidae	Charadriidae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Vanellus
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Vanellus duvaucelii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

River Lapwing

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	River Lapwing
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.

River Lapwing

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.