Achaval’s Toad vs Fossa

Rhinella achavali compared with Cryptoprocta ferox

Key Differences

• Achaval’s Toad is Least Concern while Fossa is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Achaval’s Toad	Fossa
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Amphibia (Anfíbios)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Carnivora (carnívoros)
Family	Bufonidae	Eupleridae
Genus	Rhinella	Cryptoprocta
Species	Rhinella achavali	Cryptoprocta ferox

Evolutionary Relationship

Achaval’s Toad and Fossa share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Achaval’s Toad

LC — Least Concern

Fossa

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Achaval’s Toad	Fossa
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achaval’s Toad

Habitat

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

Fossa

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.