Kojote vs arroyo toad

Canis latrans compared with Anaxyrus californicus

Key Differences

• Kojote is Least Concern while arroyo toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Kojote	arroyo toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Anura (Froschlurche)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Bufonidae
Genus	Canis (Dogs & Wolves)	Anaxyrus
Species	Canis latrans	Anaxyrus californicus

Evolutionary Relationship

Kojote and arroyo toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Kojote

LC — Least Concern

arroyo toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Kojote	arroyo toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Kojote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

arroyo toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Kojote

The American Jackal (Canis latrans) is a species in the genus Canis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

arroyo toad

The Arroyo toad, Anaxyrus californicus, is a species. It is currently assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.