Beira vs Mountain Toad

Dorcatragus megalotis compared with Incilius cavifrons

Key Differences

• Beira is Vulnerable while Mountain Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

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

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Beira

VU — Vulnerable

Mountain Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Beira	Mountain Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beira

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Mountain Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.