American Toad vs
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Staphylococcus cohnii
Key Differences
- American Toad is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (animal) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Firmicutes (Firmicutes) |
| Class | Amphibia (amphibien) | Bacilli (Bacilli) |
| Order | Anura (anoures) | Staphylococcales |
| Family | Bufonidae | Staphylococcaceae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Staphylococcus |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Staphylococcus cohnii |
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American Toad
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in United States.
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
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.
Staphylococcus cohnii is a coagulase-negative, Gram-positive coccus occurring on the skin of humans and other primates. It has been isolated from human skin, particularly on the feet and hands. This commensal bacterium rarely causes disease but can be an opportunistic pathogen in immunocompromised hosts.
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