Achala Toad vs Andean Caenolestid

Rhinella achalensis compared with Caenolestes condorensis

Key Differences

• Achala Toad is Endangered while Andean Caenolestid is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Achala Toad	Andean Caenolestid
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Paucituberculata (Paucituberculata)
Family	Bufonidae	Caenolestidae
Genus	Rhinella	Caenolestes
Species	Rhinella achalensis	Caenolestes condorensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Achala Toad and Andean Caenolestid share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Achala Toad

EN — Endangered

Andean Caenolestid

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Achala Toad	Andean Caenolestid
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achala Toad

Habitat

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

Andean Caenolestid

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

Andean Caenolestid

The Andean Caenolestid (Caenolestes condorensis) is a species in the genus Caenolestes. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.