Sapito Achaleño vs Lofty Pericote

Rhinella achalensis compared with Auliscomys sublimis

Key Differences

• Sapito Achaleño is Endangered while Lofty Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Sapito Achaleño	Lofty Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Bufonidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Rhinella	Auliscomys
Species	Rhinella achalensis	Auliscomys sublimis

Evolutionary Relationship

Sapito Achaleño and Lofty Pericote share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Sapito Achaleño

EN — Endangered

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Sapito Achaleño	Lofty Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Sapito Achaleño

Habitat

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

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Sapito Achaleño

The Achala Toad (Rhinella achalensis) is a species in the genus Rhinella. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It typically inhabits freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands. Habitat records describe it as occurring in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.