Desert Dormouse vs Large-crested Toad

Selevinia betpakdalaensis compared with Incilius cristatus

Key Differences

• Desert Dormouse is Data Deficient while Large-crested Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Desert Dormouse	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	Gliridae	Bufonidae
Genus	Selevinia	Incilius
Species	Selevinia betpakdalaensis	Incilius cristatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Desert Dormouse and Large-crested Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Desert Dormouse

DD — Data Deficient

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Desert Dormouse	Large-crested Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Desert Dormouse

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.