American Toad vs Talaud Bear Cuscus

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Ailurops melanotis

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Talaud Bear Cuscus is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Talaud Bear Cuscus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Diprotodontia (Marsupials)
Family	Bufonidae	Phalangeridae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Ailurops
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Ailurops melanotis

Evolutionary Relationship

American Toad and Talaud Bear Cuscus share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Talaud Bear Cuscus

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Talaud Bear Cuscus
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.

Talaud Bear Cuscus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.