Lagoa Santa Akodont vs Redbelly Toad

Bibimys labiosus compared with Melanophryniscus langonei

Key Differences

• Lagoa Santa Akodont is Least Concern while Redbelly Toad is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lagoa Santa Akodont	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	Bibimys	Melanophryniscus
Species	Bibimys labiosus	Melanophryniscus langonei

Evolutionary Relationship

Lagoa Santa Akodont and Redbelly Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lagoa Santa Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Redbelly Toad

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lagoa Santa Akodont	Redbelly Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lagoa Santa Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Redbelly Toad

Habitat

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