Achala Toad vs Large-eared Mountain Vole

Rhinella achalensis compared with Alticola macrotis

Key Differences

  • Achala Toad is Endangered while Large-eared Mountain Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Achala Toad Large-eared Mountain Vole
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 Alticola
Species Rhinella achalensis Alticola macrotis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Achala Toad

EN — Endangered

Large-eared Mountain Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Achala Toad Large-eared Mountain Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achala Toad

Habitat

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

Large-eared Mountain Vole

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 Mountain Vole

No description available.

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