Lowland Tapir vs Pulo Weh Toad

Tapirus terrestris compared with Duttaphrynus valhallae

Key Differences

• Lowland Tapir is Vulnerable while Pulo Weh Toad is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lowland Tapir	Pulo Weh Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Perissodactyla (Odd-toed Ungulates)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Tapiridae	Bufonidae
Genus	Tapirus	Duttaphrynus
Species	Tapirus terrestris	Duttaphrynus valhallae

Evolutionary Relationship

Lowland Tapir and Pulo Weh Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lowland Tapir

VU — Vulnerable

Pulo Weh Toad

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lowland Tapir	Pulo Weh Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lowland Tapir

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Pulo Weh Toad

Habitat

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