American Toad vs Sea Lettuce
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Ulva lactuca
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | Sea Lettuce |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Chlorophyta (Chlorophyta) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Ulvophyceae (Ulvophyceae) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Ulvales (Ulvales) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Ulvaceae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Ulva |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Ulva lactuca |
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernSea Lettuce
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Sea Lettuce |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Sea Lettuce
Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Asia (Lebanon, Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (4 countries), North America (Mexico), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Brazil).
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.
Sea Lettuce
No description available.
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