Achala Toad vs Lesser Fat-tailed Jerboa

Rhinella achalensis compared with Pygeretmus platyurus

Key Differences

• Achala Toad is Endangered while Lesser Fat-tailed Jerboa is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Achala Toad	Lesser Fat-tailed Jerboa
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	Dipodidae
Genus	Rhinella	Pygeretmus
Species	Rhinella achalensis	Pygeretmus platyurus

Evolutionary Relationship

Achala Toad and Lesser Fat-tailed Jerboa share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Achala Toad

EN — Endangered

Lesser Fat-tailed Jerboa

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Achala Toad	Lesser Fat-tailed Jerboa
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achala Toad

Habitat

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

Lesser Fat-tailed Jerboa

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.