Atacama Toad vs Beira

Rhinella atacamensis compared with Dorcatragus megalotis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Atacama Toad Beira
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family Bufonidae Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus Rhinella Dorcatragus
Species Rhinella atacamensis Dorcatragus megalotis

Evolutionary Relationship

Atacama Toad and Beira share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Atacama Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Beira

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Atacama Toad Beira
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atacama Toad

Habitat

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

Beira

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Atacama Toad

The Atacama Toad (Rhinella atacamensis) is a species in the genus Rhinella. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Beira

The Beira (Dorcatragus megalotis) is a species in the genus Dorcatragus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Dorcatragus megalotis.

Nature FYI Family

Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.

Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia