American Toad vs Devil's Bit
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Ruellia tuberosa
Key Differences
- American Toad is Least Concern while Devil's Bit is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | Devil's Bit |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (plantas) |
| Phylum | Chordata (cordados) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Amphibia (Anfíbios) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Lamiales (Lamiales) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Ruellia |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Ruellia tuberosa |
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernDevil's Bit
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Devil's Bit |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Devil's Bit
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Seychelles), Asia (9 countries), North America (Bahamas, Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Palau), and South America (4 countries).
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.
Devil's Bit
No description available.
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