Chinese Hare vs Water toad

Lepus sinensis compared with Bufo stejnegeri

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Chinese Hare Water toad
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares) Bufonidae
Genus Lepus Bufo
Species Lepus sinensis Bufo stejnegeri

Evolutionary Relationship

Chinese Hare and Water toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Chinese Hare

LC — Least Concern

Water toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Chinese Hare Water toad
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chinese Hare

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Water toad

Habitat

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

Chinese Hare

The Chinese Hare (Lepus sinensis) is a species in the genus Lepus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Water toad

No description available.

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