Anderson s Shrew Mole vs Spiculate Toad

Uropsilus andersoni compared with Incilius spiculatus

Key Differences

• Anderson s Shrew Mole is Data Deficient while Spiculate Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Anderson s Shrew Mole	Spiculate Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Talpidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Uropsilus	Incilius
Species	Uropsilus andersoni	Incilius spiculatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Anderson s Shrew Mole and Spiculate Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Anderson s Shrew Mole

DD — Data Deficient

Spiculate Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Anderson s Shrew Mole	Spiculate Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Anderson s Shrew Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spiculate Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Anderson s Shrew Mole

The Anderson s Shrew Mole (Uropsilus andersoni) is a species in the genus Uropsilus. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.