Achala Toad vs Grizzled Colilargo

Rhinella achalensis compared with Oligoryzomys griseolus

Key Differences

  • Achala Toad is Endangered while Grizzled Colilargo is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Achala Toad Grizzled Colilargo
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Bufonidae Cricetidae
Genus Rhinella Oligoryzomys
Species Rhinella achalensis Oligoryzomys griseolus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Achala Toad

EN — Endangered

Grizzled Colilargo

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Achala Toad Grizzled Colilargo
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achala Toad

Habitat

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

Grizzled Colilargo

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

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.

Grizzled Colilargo

No description available.

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