Atacama Toad vs Ecuadoran Pericote

Rhinella atacamensis compared with Phyllotis haggardi

Key Differences

• Atacama Toad is Vulnerable while Ecuadoran Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atacama Toad	Ecuadoran Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Bufonidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Rhinella	Phyllotis
Species	Rhinella atacamensis	Phyllotis haggardi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Atacama Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Ecuadoran Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atacama Toad	Ecuadoran Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atacama Toad

Habitat

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

Ecuadoran Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

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.