Achala Toad vs Large Japanese Mole

Rhinella achalensis compared with Mogera wogura

Key Differences

  • Achala Toad is Endangered while Large Japanese Mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Achala Toad Large Japanese Mole
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 Talpidae
Genus Rhinella Mogera
Species Rhinella achalensis Mogera wogura

Evolutionary Relationship

Achala Toad and Large Japanese Mole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Achala Toad

EN — Endangered

Large Japanese Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Achala Toad Large Japanese Mole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achala Toad

Habitat

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

Large Japanese Mole

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 Japanese Mole

No description available.

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