Achaval’s Toad vs Barred Tiger Salamander

Rhinella achavali compared with Ambystoma mavortium

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Achaval’s Toad Barred Tiger Salamander
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Amphibia (Amphibians) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Caudata (Caudata)
Family Bufonidae Ambystomatidae
Genus Rhinella Ambystoma
Species Rhinella achavali Ambystoma mavortium

Evolutionary Relationship

Achaval’s Toad and Barred Tiger Salamander share a common ancestor at the Class level: Amphibia. (Amphibians)

Conservation Status

Achaval’s Toad

LC — Least Concern

Barred Tiger Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Achaval’s Toad Barred Tiger Salamander
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achaval’s Toad

Habitat

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

Barred Tiger Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Achaval’s Toad

The Achaval’s Toad (Rhinella achavali) is a species in the genus Rhinella. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. It typically inhabits freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Barred Tiger Salamander

The Barred Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma mavortium) is a species in the genus Ambystoma. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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