Assam Mole Shrew vs Confusing Toad

Anourosorex assamensis compared with Incilius perplexus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Assam Mole Shrew Confusing 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 Soricidae Bufonidae
Genus Anourosorex Incilius
Species Anourosorex assamensis Incilius perplexus

Evolutionary Relationship

Assam Mole Shrew and Confusing Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Assam Mole Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Confusing Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Assam Mole Shrew Confusing Toad
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Assam Mole Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Confusing Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Assam Mole Shrew

The Assam Mole Shrew (Anourosorex assamensis) is a species in the genus Anourosorex. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Confusing Toad

No description available.

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