American Toad vs Dusky catshark

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Bythaelurus incanus

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Dusky catshark is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Dusky catshark
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Amphibia (Anfíbios)	Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family	Bufonidae	Scyliorhinidae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Bythaelurus
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Bythaelurus incanus

Evolutionary Relationship

American Toad and Dusky catshark share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Dusky catshark

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Dusky catshark
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

American Toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in United States.

Dusky catshark

Habitat

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

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.