Mérida Aepeomys vs Para Toad

Aepeomys lugens compared with Rhinella castaneotica

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mérida Aepeomys	Para 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	Rhinella
Species	Aepeomys lugens	Rhinella castaneotica

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Mérida Aepeomys

LC — Least Concern

Para Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mérida Aepeomys	Para 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.

Para Toad

Habitat

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