Guaira Spiny-rat vs Jambato Toad

Proechimys guairae compared with Atelopus ignescens

Key Differences

• Guaira Spiny-rat is Least Concern while Jambato Toad is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Guaira Spiny-rat	Jambato Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Amphibia (Anfíbios)
Order	Rodentia (Roedores)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Echimyidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Proechimys	Atelopus
Species	Proechimys guairae	Atelopus ignescens

Evolutionary Relationship

Guaira Spiny-rat and Jambato Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Guaira Spiny-rat

LC — Least Concern

Jambato Toad

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Guaira Spiny-rat	Jambato Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Guaira Spiny-rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Jambato Toad

Habitat

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