Guaira Spiny-rat vs Pine Toad

Proechimys guairae compared with Incilius occidentalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Guaira Spiny-rat	Pine 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	Echimyidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Proechimys	Incilius
Species	Proechimys guairae	Incilius occidentalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Guaira Spiny-rat and Pine Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Guaira Spiny-rat

LC — Least Concern

Pine Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Guaira Spiny-rat	Pine Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Guaira Spiny-rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Pine Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.