D´Orbigny’s Toad vs Galapagos Oryzomys

Rhinella dorbignyi compared with Aegialomys galapagoensis

Key Differences

• D´Orbigny’s Toad is Least Concern while Galapagos Oryzomys is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	D´Orbigny’s Toad	Galapagos Oryzomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Bufonidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Rhinella	Aegialomys
Species	Rhinella dorbignyi	Aegialomys galapagoensis

Evolutionary Relationship

D´Orbigny’s Toad and Galapagos Oryzomys share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

D´Orbigny’s Toad

LC — Least Concern

Galapagos Oryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	D´Orbigny’s Toad	Galapagos Oryzomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

D´Orbigny’s Toad

Habitat

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

Galapagos Oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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