Leightons linsang vs Uruguay Red Belly Toad

Poiana leightoni compared with Melanophryniscus atroluteus

Key Differences

• Leightons linsang is Vulnerable while Uruguay Red Belly Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leightons linsang	Uruguay Red Belly 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 atroluteus

Evolutionary Relationship

Leightons linsang and Uruguay Red Belly Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Uruguay Red Belly Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leightons linsang	Uruguay Red Belly Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Uruguay Red Belly Toad

Habitat

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