Achala Toad vs Anderson's Salamander

Rhinella achalensis compared with Ambystoma andersoni

Key Differences

• Achala Toad is Endangered while Anderson's Salamander is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Achala Toad	Anderson's Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Bufonidae	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Rhinella	Ambystoma
Species	Rhinella achalensis	Ambystoma andersoni

Evolutionary Relationship

Achala Toad and Anderson's Salamander share a common ancestor at the Class level: Amphibia. (Amphibians)

Conservation Status

Achala Toad

EN — Endangered

Anderson's Salamander

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Achala Toad	Anderson's Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achala Toad

Habitat

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

Anderson's Salamander

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Nearctic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Critically Endangered 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.

Anderson's Salamander

The Anderson's Salamander (Ambystoma andersoni) is a species in the genus Ambystoma. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Nearctic and Neo.