American Toad vs

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Sphingobium cloacae

Key Differences

  • American Toad is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Sphingomonadales (Sphingomonadales)
Family Bufonidae Sphingomonadaceae
Genus Anaxyrus Sphingobium
Species Anaxyrus americanus Sphingobium cloacae

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad
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.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

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.

Sphingobium cloacae is a Gram-negative aerobic rod isolated from sewage and wastewater environments, as its species name suggests. It inhabits polluted aquatic environments and wastewater treatment systems. This chemoheterotroph degrades aromatic compounds and xenobiotics, making it of interest for bioremediation applications.

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