Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Swelling Redbelly Toad

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Melanophryniscus tumifrons

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Swelling Redbelly 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	Neusticomys	Melanophryniscus
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Melanophryniscus tumifrons

Evolutionary Relationship

Peruvian Ichthyomyine and Swelling Redbelly Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Swelling Redbelly Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Swelling Redbelly Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Swelling Redbelly Toad

Habitat

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