Achala Toad vs De Winton's Shrew

Rhinella achalensis compared with Chodsigoa hypsibia

Key Differences

  • Achala Toad is Endangered while De Winton's Shrew is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Achala Toad De Winton's 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 Chodsigoa
Species Rhinella achalensis Chodsigoa hypsibia

Evolutionary Relationship

Achala Toad and De Winton's Shrew share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Achala Toad

EN — Endangered

De Winton's Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Achala Toad De Winton's Shrew
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achala Toad

Habitat

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

De Winton's 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.

De Winton's Shrew

No description available.

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