Chaochiao Lazy Toad vs Ecuadoran Pericote

Oreolalax rugosus compared with Phyllotis haggardi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chaochiao Lazy Toad	Ecuadoran 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	Megophryidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Oreolalax	Phyllotis
Species	Oreolalax rugosus	Phyllotis haggardi

Evolutionary Relationship

Chaochiao Lazy Toad and Ecuadoran Pericote share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Chaochiao Lazy Toad

LC — Least Concern

Ecuadoran Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chaochiao Lazy Toad	Ecuadoran Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chaochiao Lazy Toad

Habitat

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

Ecuadoran Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Chaochiao Lazy Toad

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