American Toad vs Silver Oriole

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Oriolus mellianus

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Silver Oriole is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Silver Oriole
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	Oriolidae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Oriolus
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Oriolus mellianus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Silver Oriole

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Silver Oriole
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 Oriole

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.