Central Andes Oldfield Mouse vs Large-crested Toad

Thomasomys contradictus compared with Incilius cristatus

Key Differences

• Central Andes Oldfield Mouse is Data Deficient while Large-crested Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Central Andes Oldfield Mouse	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	Thomasomys	Incilius
Species	Thomasomys contradictus	Incilius cristatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Central Andes Oldfield Mouse and Large-crested Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Central Andes Oldfield Mouse

DD — Data Deficient

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Central Andes Oldfield Mouse	Large-crested Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Central Andes Oldfield Mouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

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.

Central Andes Oldfield Mouse

The Central Andes Oldfield Mouse (Thomasomys contradictus) is a species in the genus Thomasomys. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Found in Colombia.