Achala Toad vs Marley’s Golden Mole

Rhinella achalensis compared with Amblysomus marleyi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Achala Toad Marley’s Golden Mole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)
Family Bufonidae Chrysochloridae
Genus Rhinella Amblysomus
Species Rhinella achalensis Amblysomus marleyi

Evolutionary Relationship

Achala Toad and Marley’s Golden Mole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Achala Toad

EN — Endangered

Marley’s Golden Mole

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Achala Toad Marley’s Golden Mole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achala Toad

Habitat

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

Marley’s Golden 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.

Marley’s Golden Mole

No description available.

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