Beira vs Swelling Redbelly Toad

Dorcatragus megalotis compared with Melanophryniscus tumifrons

Key Differences

  • Beira is Vulnerable while Swelling Redbelly Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Beira Swelling Redbelly 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 Melanophryniscus
Species Dorcatragus megalotis Melanophryniscus tumifrons

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Beira

VU — Vulnerable

Swelling Redbelly Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Beira Swelling Redbelly Toad
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beira

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Swelling Redbelly Toad

Habitat

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

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.

Swelling Redbelly Toad

No description available.

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