Amazonian Nectomys vs Gulf Coast Toad

Nectomys rattus compared with Incilius nebulifer

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Amazonian Nectomys Gulf Coast 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 Nectomys Incilius
Species Nectomys rattus Incilius nebulifer

Evolutionary Relationship

Amazonian Nectomys and Gulf Coast Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Amazonian Nectomys

LC — Least Concern

Gulf Coast Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Amazonian Nectomys Gulf Coast Toad
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amazonian Nectomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Gulf Coast Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Amazonian Nectomys

The Amazonian Nectomys (Nectomys rattus) is a species in the genus Nectomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Gulf Coast Toad

No description available.

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