Montevideo Redbelly Toad vs Swelling Redbelly Toad

Melanophryniscus montevidensis compared with Melanophryniscus tumifrons

Key Differences

• Montevideo Redbelly Toad is Vulnerable while Swelling Redbelly Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Montevideo Redbelly Toad	Swelling Redbelly Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amfibia)	Amphibia (Amfibia)
Order same	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family same	Bufonidae	Bufonidae
Genus same	Melanophryniscus	Melanophryniscus
Species	Melanophryniscus montevidensis	Melanophryniscus tumifrons

Evolutionary Relationship

Montevideo Redbelly Toad and Swelling Redbelly Toad share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Melanophryniscus.

Conservation Status

Montevideo Redbelly Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Swelling Redbelly Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Montevideo Redbelly Toad	Swelling Redbelly Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Montevideo Redbelly Toad

Habitat

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

Swelling Redbelly Toad

Habitat

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