Achaval’s Toad vs Falcon Crested Toad

Rhinella achavali compared with Rhinella sclerocephala

Key Differences

• Achaval’s Toad is Least Concern while Falcon Crested Toad is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Achaval’s Toad	Falcon Crested Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Amphibia (Anfíbios)	Amphibia (Anfíbios)
Order same	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family same	Bufonidae	Bufonidae
Genus same	Rhinella	Rhinella
Species	Rhinella achavali	Rhinella sclerocephala

Evolutionary Relationship

Achaval’s Toad and Falcon Crested Toad share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Rhinella.

Conservation Status

Achaval’s Toad

LC — Least Concern

Falcon Crested Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Achaval’s Toad	Falcon Crested Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achaval’s Toad

Habitat

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

Falcon Crested Toad

Habitat

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

Range

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

Achaval’s Toad

The Achaval’s Toad (Rhinella achavali) is a species in the genus Rhinella. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. It typically inhabits freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.