Hudson s Thomaomys vs Swelling Redbelly Toad

Thomasomys hudsoni compared with Melanophryniscus tumifrons

Key Differences

• Hudson s Thomaomys is Vulnerable while Swelling Redbelly Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hudson s Thomaomys	Swelling Redbelly 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	Cricetidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Thomasomys	Melanophryniscus
Species	Thomasomys hudsoni	Melanophryniscus tumifrons

Evolutionary Relationship

Hudson s Thomaomys and Swelling Redbelly Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Hudson s Thomaomys

VU — Vulnerable

Swelling Redbelly Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hudson s Thomaomys	Swelling Redbelly Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hudson s Thomaomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Swelling Redbelly Toad

Habitat

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