Atacama Toad vs Lofty Pericote

Rhinella atacamensis compared with Auliscomys sublimis

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atacama Toad	Lofty 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	Auliscomys
Species	Rhinella atacamensis	Auliscomys sublimis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Atacama Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atacama Toad

Habitat

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

Lofty Pericote

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.