Broad skate vs Fowler'S Toad

Amblyraja badia compared with Anaxyrus fowleri

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad skate Fowler'S Toad
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Elasmobranchii Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Rajiformes (Rajiformes) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Rajidae Bufonidae
Genus Amblyraja Anaxyrus
Species Amblyraja badia Anaxyrus fowleri

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad skate and Fowler'S Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Broad skate

LC — Least Concern

Fowler'S Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad skate Fowler'S Toad
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad skate

Fowler'S Toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in United States.

Broad skate

The Broad Skate (Amblyraja badia) is a species in the genus Amblyraja. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is recognized for its ecological significance within its native range.

Fowler'S Toad

No description available.

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