Dusky Akodont vs western toad

Akodon dayi compared with Anaxyrus boreas

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Akodont	western 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	Anaxyrus
Species	Akodon dayi	Anaxyrus boreas

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky Akodont

LC — Least Concern

western toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Akodont	western toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

western toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico.