Malagasy civet vs Pulo Weh Toad

Fossa fossana compared with Duttaphrynus valhallae

Key Differences

• Malagasy civet is Vulnerable while Pulo Weh Toad is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Malagasy civet	Pulo Weh 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	Eupleridae	Bufonidae
Genus	Fossa	Duttaphrynus
Species	Fossa fossana	Duttaphrynus valhallae

Evolutionary Relationship

Malagasy civet and Pulo Weh Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Malagasy civet

VU — Vulnerable

Pulo Weh Toad

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Malagasy civet	Pulo Weh Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Malagasy civet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pulo Weh Toad

Habitat

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