Malagasy civet vs western toad

Fossa fossana compared with Anaxyrus boreas

Key Differences

• Malagasy civet is Vulnerable while western toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Malagasy civet	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	Eupleridae	Bufonidae
Genus	Fossa	Anaxyrus
Species	Fossa fossana	Anaxyrus boreas

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Malagasy civet

VU — Vulnerable

western toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Malagasy civet	western toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Malagasy civet

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.