Australian shovelnose ray vs Confusing Toad

Aptychotrema rostrata compared with Incilius perplexus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Australian shovelnose ray	Confusing Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rhinopristiformes (Rhinopristiformes)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Rhinobatidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Aptychotrema	Incilius
Species	Aptychotrema rostrata	Incilius perplexus

Evolutionary Relationship

Australian shovelnose ray and Confusing Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Australian shovelnose ray

LC — Least Concern

Confusing Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Australian shovelnose ray	Confusing Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Australian shovelnose ray

Confusing Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Australian shovelnose ray

The Australian shovelnose ray (Aptychotrema rostrata) is a species in the genus Aptychotrema. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Aptychotrema rostrata contributes to the biodiversity of its native ecosystems.