Merriam's kangaroo rat vs Pine Toad

Dipodomys merriami compared with Incilius occidentalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Merriam's kangaroo rat	Pine 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	Heteromyidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Dipodomys	Incilius
Species	Dipodomys merriami	Incilius occidentalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Merriam's kangaroo rat and Pine Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Merriam's kangaroo rat

LC — Least Concern

Pine Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Merriam's kangaroo rat	Pine Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Merriam's kangaroo rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pine Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.