Achala Toad vs alpine silverwort

Rhinella achalensis compared with Anthelia julacea

Key Differences

  • Achala Toad is Endangered while alpine silverwort is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Achala Toad alpine silverwort
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Marchantiophyta (liverwort)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Jungermanniopsida (Jungermanniopsida)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Jungermanniales (Jungermanniales)
Family Bufonidae Antheliaceae
Genus Rhinella Anthelia
Species Rhinella achalensis Anthelia julacea

Conservation Status

Achala Toad

EN — Endangered

alpine silverwort

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Achala Toad alpine silverwort
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achala Toad

Habitat

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

alpine silverwort

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Achala Toad

The Achala Toad (Rhinella achalensis) is a species in the genus Rhinella. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It typically inhabits freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands. Habitat records describe it as occurring in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

alpine silverwort

The Alpine silverwort (Anthelia julacea) is a species in the genus Anthelia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region. Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

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