American Toad vs Mégalure matata

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Megalurus punctatus

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Mégalure matata is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Mégalure matata
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (amphibien)	Aves (oiseau)
Order	Anura (anoures)	Passeriformes (passereaux)
Family	Bufonidae	Locustellidae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Megalurus
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Megalurus punctatus

Evolutionary Relationship

American Toad and Mégalure matata share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Mégalure matata

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Mégalure matata
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.

Mégalure matata

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

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.