Atacama Toad vs D´Orbigny’s Toad

Rhinella atacamensis compared with Rhinella dorbignyi

Key Differences

• Atacama Toad is Vulnerable while D´Orbigny’s Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atacama Toad	D´Orbigny’s Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family same	Bufonidae	Bufonidae
Genus same	Rhinella	Rhinella
Species	Rhinella atacamensis	Rhinella dorbignyi

Evolutionary Relationship

Atacama Toad and D´Orbigny’s Toad share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Rhinella.

Conservation Status

Atacama Toad

VU — Vulnerable

D´Orbigny’s Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atacama Toad	D´Orbigny’s Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atacama Toad

Habitat

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

D´Orbigny’s Toad

Habitat

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

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.