Beira vs Uruguay Red Belly Toad

Dorcatragus megalotis compared with Melanophryniscus atroluteus

Key Differences

  • Beira is Vulnerable while Uruguay Red Belly Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Beira Uruguay Red Belly 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 atroluteus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Beira

VU — Vulnerable

Uruguay Red Belly Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Beira Uruguay Red Belly Toad
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beira

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Uruguay Red Belly 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.

Uruguay Red Belly Toad

No description available.

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