Lofty Pericote vs Redbelly Toad

Auliscomys sublimis compared with Melanophryniscus langonei

Key Differences

• Lofty Pericote is Least Concern while Redbelly Toad is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lofty Pericote	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	Auliscomys	Melanophryniscus
Species	Auliscomys sublimis	Melanophryniscus langonei

Evolutionary Relationship

Lofty Pericote and Redbelly Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Redbelly Toad

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lofty Pericote	Redbelly Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Redbelly Toad

Habitat

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