Malagasy civet vs Werner's Toad

Fossa fossana compared with Rhaebo nasicus

Key Differences

• Malagasy civet is Vulnerable while Werner's Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Malagasy civet	Werner's 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	Rhaebo
Species	Fossa fossana	Rhaebo nasicus

Evolutionary Relationship

Malagasy civet and Werner's Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Malagasy civet

VU — Vulnerable

Werner's Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Malagasy civet	Werner's Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Malagasy civet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Werner's Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.