Montevideo Redbelly Toad vs Northern Pika

Melanophryniscus montevidensis compared with Ochotona hyperborea

Key Differences

• Montevideo Redbelly Toad is Vulnerable while Northern Pika is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Montevideo Redbelly Toad	Northern Pika
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)
Family	Bufonidae	Ochotonidae
Genus	Melanophryniscus	Ochotona
Species	Melanophryniscus montevidensis	Ochotona hyperborea

Evolutionary Relationship

Montevideo Redbelly Toad and Northern Pika share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Montevideo Redbelly Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Northern Pika

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Montevideo Redbelly Toad	Northern Pika
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Montevideo Redbelly Toad

Habitat

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

Northern Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.