Achala Toad vs Caucasian Mole

Rhinella achalensis compared with Talpa caucasica

Key Differences

• Achala Toad is Endangered while Caucasian Mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Achala Toad	Caucasian Mole
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	Talpidae
Genus	Rhinella	Talpa
Species	Rhinella achalensis	Talpa caucasica

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Achala Toad

EN — Endangered

Caucasian Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Achala Toad	Caucasian Mole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achala Toad

Habitat

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

Caucasian Mole

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.

Caucasian Mole

The Caucasian Mole (Talpa caucasica) is a species in the genus Talpa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.