Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat vs Rivera Redbelly Toad

Platyrrhinus matapalensis compared with Melanophryniscus devincenzii

Key Differences

• Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat is Near Threatened while Rivera Redbelly Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat	Rivera Redbelly Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Phyllostomidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Platyrrhinus	Melanophryniscus
Species	Platyrrhinus matapalensis	Melanophryniscus devincenzii

Evolutionary Relationship

Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat and Rivera Redbelly Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat

NT — Near Threatened

Rivera Redbelly Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat	Rivera Redbelly Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Rivera Redbelly Toad

Habitat

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