American Toad vs White-bellied Cinclodes

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Cinclodes palliatus

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while White-bellied Cinclodes is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	White-bellied Cinclodes
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Bufonidae	Furnariidae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Cinclodes
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Cinclodes palliatus

Evolutionary Relationship

American Toad and White-bellied Cinclodes share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

White-bellied Cinclodes

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	White-bellied Cinclodes
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.

White-bellied Cinclodes

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.