Brandt s Vole vs Large-crested Toad

Lasiopodomys brandtii compared with Incilius cristatus

Key Differences

• Brandt s Vole is Least Concern while Large-crested Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Brandt s Vole	Large-crested Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Lasiopodomys	Incilius
Species	Lasiopodomys brandtii	Incilius cristatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Brandt s Vole and Large-crested Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Brandt s Vole

LC — Least Concern

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Brandt s Vole	Large-crested Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Brandt s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Large-crested 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.

Brandt s Vole

The Brandt s vole (Lasiopodomys brandtii) is a species in the genus Lasiopodomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.