Lofty Pericote vs Surinam toad

Auliscomys sublimis compared with Pipa pipa

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lofty Pericote	Surinam 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	Pipidae
Genus	Auliscomys	Pipa
Species	Auliscomys sublimis	Pipa pipa

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Surinam toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lofty Pericote	Surinam toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Surinam toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.