Andean Akodont vs Montevideo Redbelly Toad

Abrothrix andinus compared with Melanophryniscus montevidensis

Key Differences

• Andean Akodont is Least Concern while Montevideo Redbelly Toad is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Akodont	Montevideo 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	Abrothrix	Melanophryniscus
Species	Abrothrix andinus	Melanophryniscus montevidensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Montevideo Redbelly Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Akodont	Montevideo Redbelly Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Montevideo Redbelly Toad

Habitat

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

Andean Akodont

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