American Toad vs Scorched Alpine-Sedge
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Carex atrofusca
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | Scorched Alpine-Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Carex |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Carex atrofusca |
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernScorched Alpine-Sedge
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Scorched Alpine-Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Scorched Alpine-Sedge
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Distributed across Canada, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
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.
Scorched Alpine-Sedge
No description available.
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