Montevideo Redbelly Toad vs Patagonian mara

Melanophryniscus montevidensis compared with Dolichotis patagonum

Key Differences

• Montevideo Redbelly Toad is Vulnerable while Patagonian mara is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Montevideo Redbelly Toad	Patagonian mara
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Bufonidae	Caviidae
Genus	Melanophryniscus	Dolichotis
Species	Melanophryniscus montevidensis	Dolichotis patagonum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Montevideo Redbelly Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Patagonian mara

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Montevideo Redbelly Toad	Patagonian mara
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Montevideo Redbelly Toad

Habitat

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

Patagonian mara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.