Majestic Pericote vs Montevideo Redbelly Toad

Phyllotis magister compared with Melanophryniscus montevidensis

Key Differences

• Majestic Pericote is Least Concern while Montevideo Redbelly Toad is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Majestic Pericote	Montevideo 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	Phyllotis	Melanophryniscus
Species	Phyllotis magister	Melanophryniscus montevidensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Majestic Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Montevideo Redbelly Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Majestic Pericote	Montevideo Redbelly Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Majestic Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Montevideo Redbelly Toad

Habitat

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