American Toad vs Sallow midget
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Phyllonorycter hilarella
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | Sallow midget |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Gracillariidae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Phyllonorycter |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Phyllonorycter hilarella |
Evolutionary Relationship
American Toad and Sallow midget share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernSallow midget
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Sallow midget |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Sallow midget
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Asia (Japan) and Europe (5 countries).
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.
Sallow midget
No description available.
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