Chili River Toad vs Lowland Tapir

Rhinella arequipensis compared with Tapirus terrestris

Key Differences

• Chili River Toad is Endangered while Lowland Tapir is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chili River Toad	Lowland Tapir
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Perissodactyla (Odd-toed Ungulates)
Family	Bufonidae	Tapiridae
Genus	Rhinella	Tapirus
Species	Rhinella arequipensis	Tapirus terrestris

Evolutionary Relationship

Chili River Toad and Lowland Tapir share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Chili River Toad

EN — Endangered

Lowland Tapir

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chili River Toad	Lowland Tapir
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chili River Toad

Habitat

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

Lowland Tapir

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Chili River Toad

The Chili River Toad (Rhinella arequipensis) is a species in the genus Rhinella. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.