Achala Toad vs Ecuadorean Small-eared Shrew

Rhinella achalensis compared with Cryptotis equatoris

Key Differences

• Achala Toad is Endangered while Ecuadorean Small-eared Shrew is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Achala Toad	Ecuadorean Small-eared 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	Cryptotis
Species	Rhinella achalensis	Cryptotis equatoris

Evolutionary Relationship

Achala Toad and Ecuadorean Small-eared Shrew share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Achala Toad

EN — Endangered

Ecuadorean Small-eared Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Achala Toad	Ecuadorean Small-eared Shrew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achala Toad

Habitat

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

Ecuadorean Small-eared Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

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.