American Toad vs Wall Screw-moss

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Tortula muralis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad Wall Screw-moss
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Bryophyta
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Pottiales (Pottiales)
Family Bufonidae Pottiaceae
Genus Anaxyrus Tortula
Species Anaxyrus americanus Tortula muralis

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Wall Screw-moss

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad Wall Screw-moss
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.

Wall Screw-moss

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile).

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.

Wall Screw-moss

No description available.

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