Mérida Aepeomys vs Mountain Toad

Aepeomys lugens compared with Incilius cavifrons

Key Differences

• Mérida Aepeomys is Least Concern while Mountain Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mérida Aepeomys	Mountain 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	Aepeomys	Incilius
Species	Aepeomys lugens	Incilius cavifrons

Evolutionary Relationship

Mérida Aepeomys and Mountain Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Mérida Aepeomys

LC — Least Concern

Mountain Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mérida Aepeomys	Mountain Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mérida Aepeomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Mountain Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.