Achala Toad vs Falcon Toad

Rhinella achalensis compared with Rhinella sternosignata

Key Differences

• Achala Toad is Endangered while Falcon Toad is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Achala Toad	Falcon 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 sternosignata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Achala Toad

EN — Endangered

Falcon Toad

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Achala Toad	Falcon Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achala Toad

Habitat

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

Falcon Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.