arroyo toad vs Markhor

Anaxyrus californicus compared with Capra falconeri

Key Differences

• arroyo toad is Endangered while Markhor is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	arroyo toad	Markhor
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Bufonidae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Anaxyrus	Capra
Species	Anaxyrus californicus	Capra falconeri

Evolutionary Relationship

arroyo toad and Markhor share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

arroyo toad

EN — Endangered

Markhor

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	arroyo toad	Markhor
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

arroyo toad

Habitat

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

Range

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

Markhor

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Russia. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

arroyo toad

The Arroyo toad, Anaxyrus californicus, is a species. It is currently assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.