Achala Toad vs Malagasy civet

Rhinella achalensis compared with Fossa fossana

Key Differences

• Achala Toad is Endangered while Malagasy civet is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Achala Toad	Malagasy civet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Bufonidae	Eupleridae
Genus	Rhinella	Fossa
Species	Rhinella achalensis	Fossa fossana

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Achala Toad

EN — Endangered

Malagasy civet

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Achala Toad	Malagasy civet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achala Toad

Habitat

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

Malagasy civet

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.