Giant Otter vs Pulo Weh Toad

Pteronura brasiliensis compared with Duttaphrynus valhallae

Key Differences

• Giant Otter is Endangered while Pulo Weh Toad is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Giant Otter	Pulo Weh Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Bufonidae
Genus	Pteronura	Duttaphrynus
Species	Pteronura brasiliensis	Duttaphrynus valhallae

Evolutionary Relationship

Giant Otter and Pulo Weh Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Giant Otter

EN — Endangered

Pulo Weh Toad

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Giant Otter	Pulo Weh Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Giant Otter

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.

Pulo Weh Toad

Habitat

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