Leightons linsang vs red-spotted toad

Poiana leightoni compared with Anaxyrus punctatus

Key Differences

• Leightons linsang is Vulnerable while red-spotted toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leightons linsang	red-spotted 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	Viverridae	Bufonidae
Genus	Poiana	Anaxyrus
Species	Poiana leightoni	Anaxyrus punctatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Leightons linsang and red-spotted toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

red-spotted toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leightons linsang	red-spotted toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

red-spotted toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.