Guaira Spiny-rat vs western toad

Proechimys guairae compared with Anaxyrus boreas

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Guaira Spiny-rat	western 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	Anaxyrus
Species	Proechimys guairae	Anaxyrus boreas

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Guaira Spiny-rat

LC — Least Concern

western toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Guaira Spiny-rat	western 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.

western toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.