American Toad vs Root rot

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Phytophthora quercina

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Root 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 quercina

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Root rot

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Root 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 rot

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (13 countries) and North America (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.