Achala Toad vs Yellow-billed Cacique

Rhinella achalensis compared with Amblycercus holosericeus

Key Differences

  • Achala Toad is Endangered while Yellow-billed Cacique is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Achala Toad Yellow-billed Cacique
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Aves (Birds)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Bufonidae Icteridae
Genus Rhinella Amblycercus
Species Rhinella achalensis Amblycercus holosericeus

Evolutionary Relationship

Achala Toad and Yellow-billed Cacique share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Achala Toad

EN — Endangered

Yellow-billed Cacique

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Achala Toad Yellow-billed Cacique
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achala Toad

Habitat

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

Yellow-billed Cacique

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, 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.

Yellow-billed Cacique

Yellow-billed Cacique (Amblycercus holosericeus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

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