Montane Colilargo vs Spiculate Toad

Microryzomys minutus compared with Incilius spiculatus

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Montane Colilargo	Spiculate 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 spiculatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Montane Colilargo

LC — Least Concern

Spiculate Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Montane Colilargo	Spiculate 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.

Spiculate 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.