Pulo Weh Toad vs Red Fox

Duttaphrynus valhallae compared with Vulpes vulpes

Key Differences

• Pulo Weh Toad is Data Deficient while Red Fox is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Pulo Weh Toad	Red Fox
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Bufonidae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Duttaphrynus	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Duttaphrynus valhallae	Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Pulo Weh Toad

DD — Data Deficient

Red Fox

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Pulo Weh Toad	Red Fox
Diet	—	Omnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	70 cm
Average Weight	—	6.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Pulo Weh Toad

Habitat

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

Red Fox

Habitat

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).

Red Fox

The most widespread wild carnivore on Earth, red foxes have colonized habitats from Arctic tundra to urban environments across the Northern Hemisphere and introduced ranges in Australia. Recognized by their russet coat, white belly, and bushy tail. Highly adaptable omnivores, red foxes eat everything from rabbits and voles to fruit and human refuse. They communicate with over 40 distinct vocalizations.