Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa vs Pine Toad

Salpingotus heptneri compared with Incilius occidentalis

Key Differences

• Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa is Data Deficient while Pine Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa	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	Dipodidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Salpingotus	Incilius
Species	Salpingotus heptneri	Incilius occidentalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa and Pine Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa

DD — Data Deficient

Pine Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa	Pine Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pine Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.