American Toad vs Rough clover
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Trifolium scabrum
Key Differences
- American Toad is Least Concern while Rough clover is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | Rough clover |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Trifolium |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Trifolium scabrum |
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernRough clover
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Rough clover |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Rough clover
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia). 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.
Rough clover
No description available.
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