American Toad vs Tiny vetch
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Vicia hirsuta
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | Tiny vetch |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Vicia |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Vicia hirsuta |
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernTiny vetch
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Tiny vetch |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Tiny vetch
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (15 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile, 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.
Tiny vetch
No description available.
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