Dhofar Toad vs Margay

Duttaphrynus dhufarensis compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

  • Dhofar Toad is Least Concern while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Dhofar Toad Margay
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family Bufonidae Felidae (Cats)
Genus Duttaphrynus Leopardus
Species Duttaphrynus dhufarensis Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

Dhofar Toad and Margay share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dhofar Toad

LC — Least Concern

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Dhofar Toad Margay
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dhofar Toad

Habitat

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

Margay

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Dhofar Toad

No description available.

Margay

No description available.

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