Leightons linsang vs western toad

Poiana leightoni compared with Anaxyrus boreas

Key Differences

• Leightons linsang is Vulnerable while western toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leightons linsang	western 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 boreas

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

western toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leightons linsang	western toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

western toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.