Syrian spadefoot toad vs Western Spadefoot

Pelobates syriacus compared with Pelobates cultripes

Key Differences

• Syrian spadefoot toad is Least Concern while Western Spadefoot is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Syrian spadefoot toad	Western Spadefoot
Kingdom same	Animalia (สัตว์)	Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum same	Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)	Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class same	Amphibia (สัตว์สะเทินน้ำสะเทินบก)	Amphibia (สัตว์สะเทินน้ำสะเทินบก)
Order same	Anura (อันดับกบ)	Anura (อันดับกบ)
Family same	Pelobatidae	Pelobatidae
Genus same	Pelobates	Pelobates
Species	Pelobates syriacus	Pelobates cultripes

Evolutionary Relationship

Syrian spadefoot toad and Western Spadefoot share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Pelobates.

Conservation Status

Syrian spadefoot toad

LC — Least Concern

Western Spadefoot

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Syrian spadefoot toad	Western Spadefoot
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Syrian spadefoot toad

Habitat

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

Western Spadefoot

Habitat

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