American Emerald vs American Toad
Cordulia shurtleffii compared with Anaxyrus americanus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Emerald | American Toad |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (artrópode) | Chordata (cordados) |
| Class | Insecta (inseto) | Amphibia (Anfíbios) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Anura (Frogs & Toads) |
| Family | Corduliidae | Bufonidae |
| Genus | Cordulia | Anaxyrus |
| Species | Cordulia shurtleffii | Anaxyrus americanus |
Evolutionary Relationship
American Emerald and American Toad share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
American Emerald
LC — Least ConcernAmerican Toad
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Emerald | American Toad |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American Emerald
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
American Toad
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in United States.
American Emerald
The American Emerald (Cordulia shurtleffii) is a species in the genus Cordulia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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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