Achaval’s Toad vs Marbled polecat

Rhinella achavali compared with Vormela peregusna

Key Differences

• Achaval’s Toad is Least Concern while Marbled polecat is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Achaval’s Toad	Marbled polecat
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	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Rhinella	Vormela
Species	Rhinella achavali	Vormela peregusna

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Achaval’s Toad

LC — Least Concern

Marbled polecat

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Achaval’s Toad	Marbled polecat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achaval’s Toad

Habitat

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

Marbled polecat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ukraine. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.