Arabian Toad vs Tejón

Sclerophrys arabica compared with Meles meles

Key Differences

• Arabian Toad is Least Concern while Tejón is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arabian Toad	Tejón
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Carnivora (carnívoros)
Family	Bufonidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Sclerophrys	Meles
Species	Sclerophrys arabica	Meles meles

Evolutionary Relationship

Arabian Toad and Tejón share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Arabian Toad

LC — Least Concern

Tejón

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arabian Toad	Tejón
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arabian Toad

Habitat

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

Tejón

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Arabian Toad

The Arabian Toad (Sclerophrys arabica) is a species in the genus Sclerophrys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Tejón

El tejón euroasiático (Meles meles) está clasificado como Vulnerable (VU) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Enfrenta un alto riesgo de amenaza en estado silvestre, con poblaciones en declive y creciente presión sobre su hábitat.