American Toad vs Wateree River Toadshade

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Trillium oostingii

Key Differences

  • American Toad is Least Concern while Wateree River Toadshade is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad Wateree River Toadshade
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Liliales (Liliales)
Family Bufonidae Melanthiaceae
Genus Anaxyrus Trillium
Species Anaxyrus americanus Trillium oostingii

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Wateree River Toadshade

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad Wateree River Toadshade
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.

Wateree River Toadshade

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

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.

Wateree River Toadshade

No description available.

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