Montevideo Redbelly Toad vs Pichincha Thomasomys

Melanophryniscus montevidensis compared with Thomasomys vulcani

Key Differences

• Montevideo Redbelly Toad is Vulnerable while Pichincha Thomasomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Montevideo Redbelly Toad	Pichincha Thomasomys
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	Cricetidae
Genus	Melanophryniscus	Thomasomys
Species	Melanophryniscus montevidensis	Thomasomys vulcani

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Montevideo Redbelly Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Pichincha Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Montevideo Redbelly Toad	Pichincha Thomasomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Montevideo Redbelly Toad

Habitat

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

Pichincha Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.