Achaval’s Toad vs Caatinga laucha

Rhinella achavali compared with Calomys expulsus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Achaval’s Toad Caatinga laucha
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 Calomys
Species Rhinella achavali Calomys expulsus

Evolutionary Relationship

Achaval’s Toad and Caatinga laucha share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Achaval’s Toad

LC — Least Concern

Caatinga laucha

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Achaval’s Toad Caatinga laucha
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achaval’s Toad

Habitat

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

Caatinga laucha

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.

Caatinga laucha

The Caatinga laucha (Calomys expulsus) is a species in the genus Calomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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