Leightons linsang vs Swelling Redbelly Toad

Poiana leightoni compared with Melanophryniscus tumifrons

Key Differences

• Leightons linsang is Vulnerable while Swelling Redbelly Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leightons linsang	Swelling Redbelly Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Viverridae	Bufonidae
Genus	Poiana	Melanophryniscus
Species	Poiana leightoni	Melanophryniscus tumifrons

Evolutionary Relationship

Leightons linsang and Swelling Redbelly Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Swelling Redbelly Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leightons linsang	Swelling Redbelly Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Swelling Redbelly Toad

Habitat

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