American Toad vs winter heath

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Erica carnea

Key Differences

  • American Toad is Least Concern while winter heath is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad winter heath
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Ericales (Ericales)
Family Bufonidae Ericaceae
Genus Anaxyrus Erica
Species Anaxyrus americanus Erica carnea

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

winter heath

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad winter heath
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.

winter heath

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries).

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.

winter heath

No description available.

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