California sea lion vs Confusing Toad

Zalophus californianus compared with Incilius perplexus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	California sea lion	Confusing 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	Otariidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Zalophus	Incilius
Species	Zalophus californianus	Incilius perplexus

Evolutionary Relationship

California sea lion and Confusing Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

California sea lion

LC — Least Concern

Confusing Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	California sea lion	Confusing Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

California sea lion

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Confusing Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

California sea lion

The California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) is a species in the genus Zalophus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.