Canard amazonette vs Pumpkin Toadlet

Amazonetta brasiliensis compared with Brachycephalus ephippium

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Canard amazonette	Pumpkin Toadlet
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Aves (oiseau)	Amphibia (amphibien)
Order	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)	Anura (anoures)
Family	Anatidae	Brachycephalidae
Genus	Amazonetta	Brachycephalus
Species	Amazonetta brasiliensis	Brachycephalus ephippium

Evolutionary Relationship

Canard amazonette and Pumpkin Toadlet share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Canard amazonette

LC — Least Concern

Pumpkin Toadlet

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Canard amazonette	Pumpkin Toadlet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Canard amazonette

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

Pumpkin Toadlet

Habitat

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

Canard amazonette

Brazilian Teal (Amazonetta brasiliensis) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.