Montane Colilargo vs Mountain Toad

Microryzomys minutus compared with Incilius cavifrons

Key Differences

• Montane Colilargo is Least Concern while Mountain Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Montane Colilargo	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	Microryzomys	Incilius
Species	Microryzomys minutus	Incilius cavifrons

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Montane Colilargo

LC — Least Concern

Mountain Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Montane Colilargo	Mountain Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Montane Colilargo

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, 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.