Bankor Toad vs Common Metad

Bufo bankorensis compared with Millardia meltada

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bankor Toad	Common Metad
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	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Bufo	Millardia
Species	Bufo bankorensis	Millardia meltada

Evolutionary Relationship

Bankor Toad and Common Metad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Bankor Toad

LC — Least Concern

Common Metad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bankor Toad	Common Metad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bankor Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Common Metad

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Bankor Toad

The Bankor Toad (Bufo bankorensis) is a species in the genus Bufo. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Common Metad

The Common Metad (<em>Millardia meltada</em>) is a rodent belonging to the genus <em>Millardia</em> within the family Muridae. As a member of the Old World rats and mice, this species is typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems across its range. The Common Metad is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, indicating that its populations are currently stable and not facing immediate extinction risk. Detailed biological traits such as body length, weight, and lifespan have not been widely documented for this species in available records. Its taxonomy places it within the order Rodentia, which encompasses a broad array of gnawing mammals adapted to a wide variety of ecological niches. While specific dietary habits are not well characterized in the available data, members of the genus <em>Millardia</em> are generally understood to be omnivorous, feeding on plant material and invertebrates typical of their habitat. Ongoing monitoring is important for ensuring this species maintains its current conservation standing.