American Toad vs Short-faced Thomasomys
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Thomasomys baeops
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | Short-faced Thomasomys |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Thomasomys |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Thomasomys baeops |
Evolutionary Relationship
American Toad and Short-faced Thomasomys share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernShort-faced Thomasomys
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Short-faced Thomasomys |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Short-faced Thomasomys
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.
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.
Short-faced Thomasomys
No description available.
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