Achala Toad vs Large-eared Hutia

Rhinella achalensis compared with Mesocapromys auritus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Achala Toad Large-eared Hutia
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 Capromyidae
Genus Rhinella Mesocapromys
Species Rhinella achalensis Mesocapromys auritus

Evolutionary Relationship

Achala Toad and Large-eared Hutia share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Achala Toad

EN — Endangered

Large-eared Hutia

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Achala Toad Large-eared Hutia
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achala Toad

Habitat

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

Large-eared Hutia

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.

Large-eared Hutia

No description available.

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