Dotted Lazy Toad vs Gorgas Oryzomys

Oreolalax multipunctatus compared with Oryzomys gorgasi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dotted Lazy Toad	Gorgas 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	Megophryidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Oreolalax	Oryzomys
Species	Oreolalax multipunctatus	Oryzomys gorgasi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dotted Lazy Toad

EN — Endangered

Gorgas Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dotted Lazy Toad	Gorgas Oryzomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dotted Lazy Toad

Habitat

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

Gorgas Oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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