American Toad vs Beaverpond Baskettail
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Epitheca canis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | Beaverpond Baskettail |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (cordados) | Arthropoda (artrópode) |
| Class | Amphibia (Anfíbios) | Insecta (inseto) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Odonata (Odonata) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Corduliidae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Epitheca |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Epitheca canis |
Evolutionary Relationship
American Toad and Beaverpond Baskettail share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernBeaverpond Baskettail
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Beaverpond Baskettail |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Beaverpond Baskettail
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
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.
Beaverpond Baskettail
The Beaverpond Baskettail (Epitheca canis) is a species in the genus Epitheca. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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