American Toad vs Weld
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Reseda luteola
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | Weld |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Brassicales (Brassicales) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Resedaceae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Reseda |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Reseda luteola |
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernWeld
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Weld |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Weld
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (19 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, 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.
Weld
No description available.
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