Altiplano Akodont vs Redbelly Toad

Akodon lutescens compared with Melanophryniscus langonei

Key Differences

• Altiplano Akodont is Least Concern while Redbelly Toad is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Altiplano Akodont	Redbelly Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Akodon	Melanophryniscus
Species	Akodon lutescens	Melanophryniscus langonei

Evolutionary Relationship

Altiplano Akodont and Redbelly Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Altiplano Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Redbelly Toad

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Altiplano Akodont	Redbelly Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Altiplano Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Redbelly Toad

Habitat

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

Altiplano Akodont

The Altiplano Akodont (Akodon lutescens) is a species in the genus Akodon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.