Dusky Akodont vs Large-crested Toad

Akodon dayi compared with Incilius cristatus

Key Differences

• Dusky Akodont is Least Concern while Large-crested Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Akodont	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	Akodon	Incilius
Species	Akodon dayi	Incilius cristatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Akodont	Large-crested Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Akodont

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.