Dusky Akodont vs Uruguay Red Belly Toad

Akodon dayi compared with Melanophryniscus atroluteus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Akodont	Uruguay Red Belly Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Akodon	Melanophryniscus
Species	Akodon dayi	Melanophryniscus atroluteus

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky Akodont and Uruguay Red Belly Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dusky Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Uruguay Red Belly Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Akodont	Uruguay Red Belly Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Uruguay Red Belly Toad

Habitat

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