Achala Toad vs Plateau Pika

Rhinella achalensis compared with Ochotona curzoniae

Key Differences

• Achala Toad is Endangered while Plateau Pika is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Achala Toad	Plateau Pika
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)
Family	Bufonidae	Ochotonidae
Genus	Rhinella	Ochotona
Species	Rhinella achalensis	Ochotona curzoniae

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Achala Toad

EN — Endangered

Plateau Pika

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Achala Toad	Plateau Pika
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achala Toad

Habitat

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

Plateau Pika

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.