Black-backed jackal vs Moroccan spadefoot toad

Canis mesomelas compared with Pelobates varaldii

Key Differences

• Black-backed jackal is Least Concern while Moroccan spadefoot toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black-backed jackal	Moroccan spadefoot 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	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Pelobatidae
Genus	Canis (Dogs & Wolves)	Pelobates
Species	Canis mesomelas	Pelobates varaldii

Evolutionary Relationship

Black-backed jackal and Moroccan spadefoot toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Black-backed jackal

LC — Least Concern

Moroccan spadefoot toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black-backed jackal	Moroccan spadefoot toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-backed jackal

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Moroccan spadefoot toad

Habitat

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

Black-backed jackal

The Black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) is a species in the genus Canis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.