Achala Toad vs Montane Colilargo

Rhinella achalensis compared with Microryzomys minutus

Key Differences

  • Achala Toad is Endangered while Montane Colilargo is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Achala Toad Montane Colilargo
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 Microryzomys
Species Rhinella achalensis Microryzomys minutus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Achala Toad

EN — Endangered

Montane Colilargo

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Achala Toad Montane Colilargo
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achala Toad

Habitat

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

Montane Colilargo

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

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.

Montane Colilargo

No description available.

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