African civet vs Water toad
Civettictis civetta compared with Bufo stejnegeri
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | African civet | Water toad |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Amphibia (Amphibians) |
| Order | Carnivora (Carnivorans) | Anura (Frogs & Toads) |
| Family | Viverridae | Bufonidae |
| Genus | Civettictis | Bufo |
| Species | Civettictis civetta | Bufo stejnegeri |
Evolutionary Relationship
African civet and Water toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)
Conservation Status
African civet
LC — Least ConcernWater toad
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | African civet | Water toad |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
African civet
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Germany and Sao Tome and Principe.
Water toad
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
African civet
The African civet (Civettictis civetta) is a species in the genus Civettictis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species inhabits Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, found across Germany and Sao Tome and Principe.
Water toad
No description available.
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