Dusky melanomys vs great plains toad

Melanomys caliginosus compared with Anaxyrus cognatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky melanomys	great plains 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	Melanomys	Anaxyrus
Species	Melanomys caliginosus	Anaxyrus cognatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky melanomys and great plains toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dusky melanomys

LC — Least Concern

great plains toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky melanomys	great plains toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky melanomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

great plains toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.