Achala Toad vs Black Kauri

Rhinella achalensis compared with Agathis atropurpurea

Key Differences

  • Achala Toad is Endangered while Black Kauri is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Achala Toad Black Kauri
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Insecta (Insects)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)
Family Bufonidae Braconidae
Genus Rhinella Agathis
Species Rhinella achalensis Agathis atropurpurea

Evolutionary Relationship

Achala Toad and Black Kauri share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Achala Toad

EN — Endangered

Black Kauri

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Achala Toad Black Kauri
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achala Toad

Habitat

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

Black Kauri

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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.

Black Kauri

The Black Kauri (Agathis atropurpurea) is a species in the genus Agathis. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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