Achala Toad vs Apennine Shrew

Rhinella achalensis compared with Sorex samniticus

Key Differences

• Achala Toad is Endangered while Apennine Shrew is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Achala Toad	Apennine Shrew
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Bufonidae	Soricidae
Genus	Rhinella	Sorex
Species	Rhinella achalensis	Sorex samniticus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Achala Toad

EN — Endangered

Apennine Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Achala Toad	Apennine Shrew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achala Toad

Habitat

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

Apennine Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Apennine Shrew

The Apennine Shrew (Sorex samniticus) is a species in the genus Sorex. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.