American Toad vs Kurzohrmaus, Kleinwühlmaus

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Kurzohrmaus, Kleinwühlmaus is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Kurzohrmaus, Kleinwühlmaus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibien)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Anura (Froschlurche)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family	Bufonidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Microtus
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

American Toad and Kurzohrmaus, Kleinwühlmaus share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Kurzohrmaus, Kleinwühlmaus

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Kurzohrmaus, Kleinwühlmaus
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.

Kurzohrmaus, Kleinwühlmaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.