American Toad vs Silver-eye

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Zosterops lateralis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad Silver-eye
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Aves (Birds)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Bufonidae Zosteropidae
Genus Anaxyrus Zosterops
Species Anaxyrus americanus Zosterops lateralis

Evolutionary Relationship

American Toad and Silver-eye share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Silver-eye

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad Silver-eye
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.

Silver-eye

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Norway and United Kingdom.

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.

Silver-eye

No description available.

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