American Toad vs
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Lactarius flavidus
Key Differences
- American Toad is Least Concern while is Critically Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (動物) | Fungi (菌界) |
| Phylum | Chordata (脊索動物) | Basidiomycota (担子菌門) |
| Class | Amphibia (両生類) | Agaricomycetes (真正担子菌綱) |
| Order | Anura (カエル) | Russulales (ベニタケ目) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Russulaceae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Lactarius |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Lactarius flavidus |
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.
Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
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.
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