Harmless Serotine vs Pine Toad

Eptesicus innoxius compared with Incilius occidentalis

Key Differences

• Harmless Serotine is Near Threatened while Pine Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Harmless Serotine	Pine Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Eptesicus	Incilius
Species	Eptesicus innoxius	Incilius occidentalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Harmless Serotine and Pine Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Harmless Serotine

NT — Near Threatened

Pine Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Harmless Serotine	Pine Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Harmless Serotine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Pine Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.