American Toad vs

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Nostoc sphaericum

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Chordata (cordados)	Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Cyanobacteriia
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Cyanobacteriales
Family	Bufonidae	Nostocaceae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Nostoc
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Nostoc sphaericum

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad
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.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

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.

Nostoc sphaericum es una cianobacteria colonial fijadora de nitrogeno de la familia Nostocaceae, que forma colonias gelatinosas esfericas o irregulares visibles a simple vista. Habita suelos humedos, rocas y entornos de agua dulce, formando con frecuencia masas llamativas tras las lluvias.