American Toad vs

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Sarcodon leucopus

Key Differences

  • American Toad is Least Concern while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (cordados) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Amphibia (Anfíbios) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Thelephorales (Thelephorales)
Family Bufonidae Bankeraceae
Genus Anaxyrus Sarcodon
Species Anaxyrus americanus Sarcodon leucopus

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad
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.

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.

Sarcodon leucopus e um fungo de dentes que produz um chapeu carnoso e amarronzado coberto de espinhos palidos (dentes) em sua parte inferior, em vez de lamelas ou poros. Forma associacoes ectomicorrizicas com coniferas e arvores de folha larga em florestas temperadas e boreais europeias. Classificado como Quase Ameacado, esta especie e sensivel a deposicao de nitrogenio e a perda de habitats de floresta antiga.

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