American Toad vs Scaly Ink Cap

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Coprinopsis variegata

Key Differences

  • American Toad is Least Concern while Scaly Ink Cap is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad Scaly Ink Cap
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Bufonidae Psathyrellaceae
Genus Anaxyrus Coprinopsis
Species Anaxyrus americanus Coprinopsis variegata

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Scaly Ink Cap

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad Scaly Ink Cap
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.

Scaly Ink Cap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

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.

Scaly Ink Cap

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

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