American Toad vs Falkland Island fox

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Dusicyon australis

Key Differences

  • American Toad is Least Concern while Falkland Island fox is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad Falkland Island fox
Kingdom same Animalia (animal) Animalia (animal)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (amphibien) Mammalia (mammifères)
Order Anura (anoures) Carnivora (carnivores)
Family Bufonidae Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus Anaxyrus Dusicyon
Species Anaxyrus americanus Dusicyon australis

Evolutionary Relationship

American Toad and Falkland Island fox share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Falkland Island fox

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad Falkland Island fox
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.

Falkland Island fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Falkland Island fox

No description available.

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