Dusky Akodont vs Mountain Toad

Akodon dayi compared with Incilius cavifrons

Key Differences

• Dusky Akodont is Least Concern while Mountain Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Akodont	Mountain 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 cavifrons

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Mountain Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Akodont	Mountain Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Mountain 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.