Dsinezumi Shrew vs Large-crested Toad

Crocidura dsinezumi compared with Incilius cristatus

Key Differences

• Dsinezumi Shrew is Least Concern while Large-crested Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dsinezumi Shrew	Large-crested 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	Crocidura	Incilius
Species	Crocidura dsinezumi	Incilius cristatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dsinezumi Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dsinezumi Shrew	Large-crested Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dsinezumi Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Japan.

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.