American Toad vs Root and stalk rot

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Phytophthora tentaculata

Key Differences

American Toad is Least Concern while Root and stalk rot is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Root and stalk rot
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Oomycota (Oomycetes)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Peronosporea (Peronosporea)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Peronosporales (Peronosporales)
Family	Bufonidae	Peronosporaceae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Phytophthora
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Phytophthora tentaculata

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Root and stalk rot

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Root and stalk rot
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.

Root and stalk rot

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

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.