American Toad vs California alder

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Alnus rhombifolia

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Toad California alder
Kingdom Animalia (动物界) Plantae (植物)
Phylum Chordata (脊索动物门) Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class Amphibia (两栖动物) Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)
Order Anura (无尾目) Fagales (壳斗目)
Family Bufonidae Betulaceae
Genus Anaxyrus Alnus
Species Anaxyrus americanus Alnus rhombifolia

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

California alder

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Toad California alder
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.

California alder

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found in Canada.

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.

California alder

The California alder (Alnus rhombifolia) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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