Achaval’s Toad vs Black-backed jackal

Rhinella achavali compared with Canis mesomelas

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Achaval’s Toad Black-backed jackal
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family Bufonidae Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus Rhinella Canis (Dogs & Wolves)
Species Rhinella achavali Canis mesomelas

Evolutionary Relationship

Achaval’s Toad and Black-backed jackal share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Achaval’s Toad

LC — Least Concern

Black-backed jackal

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Achaval’s Toad Black-backed jackal
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achaval’s Toad

Habitat

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

Black-backed jackal

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Black-backed jackal

The Black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) is a species in the genus Canis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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