Dotted Lazy Toad vs Ecuadoran Pericote

Oreolalax multipunctatus compared with Phyllotis haggardi

Key Differences

• Dotted Lazy Toad is Endangered while Ecuadoran Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dotted 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 multipunctatus	Phyllotis haggardi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dotted Lazy Toad

EN — Endangered

Ecuadoran Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dotted 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.