Achala Toad vs American Toad

Rhinella achalensis compared with Anaxyrus americanus

Key Differences

• Achala Toad is Endangered while American Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Achala Toad	American Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family same	Bufonidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Rhinella	Anaxyrus
Species	Rhinella achalensis	Anaxyrus americanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Achala Toad and American Toad share a common ancestor at the Family level: Bufonidae.

Conservation Status

Achala Toad

EN — Endangered

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Achala Toad	American Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achala Toad

Habitat

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

American Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

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.

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.