Achala Toad vs Common Lesser Toad

Rhinella achalensis compared with Rhinella granulosa

Key Differences

• Achala Toad is Endangered while Common Lesser Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Achala Toad	Common Lesser Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family same	Bufonidae	Bufonidae
Genus same	Rhinella	Rhinella
Species	Rhinella achalensis	Rhinella granulosa

Evolutionary Relationship

Achala Toad and Common Lesser Toad share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Rhinella.

Conservation Status

Achala Toad

EN — Endangered

Common Lesser Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Achala Toad	Common Lesser Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achala Toad

Habitat

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

Common Lesser Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Colombia.

Achala Toad

The Achala Toad (Rhinella achalensis) is a species in the genus Rhinella. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It typically inhabits freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands. Habitat records describe it as occurring in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Common Lesser Toad

<em>Rhinella granulosa</em>, commonly known as the common lesser toad, is a small amphibian belonging to the family Bufonidae. This species is native to Colombia and is typically found in freshwater ecosystems, moist tropical forests, and wetland habitats. It inhabits lowland and foothill environments where moisture is consistently available throughout the year. The common lesser toad is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, indicating that its populations are currently stable and not under significant threat. Like other members of the genus Rhinella, it is typically insectivorous, feeding on small invertebrates found in its humid forest floor environment. The species plays an important ecological role as both predator of insects and prey for larger animals within its native Colombian range. Its granular skin texture, referenced in its scientific name, provides some protection from predators. Population trends remain stable, and the species benefits from the relative abundance of suitable freshwater and forest habitats across its range in Colombia.