Achaval’s Toad vs Lesser Capybara

Rhinella achavali compared with Hydrochoerus isthmius

Key Differences

• Achaval’s Toad is Least Concern while Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Achaval’s Toad	Lesser Capybara
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	Caviidae
Genus	Rhinella	Hydrochoerus
Species	Rhinella achavali	Hydrochoerus isthmius

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Achaval’s Toad

LC — Least Concern

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Achaval’s Toad	Lesser Capybara
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achaval’s Toad

Habitat

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

Lesser Capybara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

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.