Flavescent Oryzomys vs Mountain Toad

Cerradomys subflavus compared with Incilius cavifrons

Key Differences

• Flavescent Oryzomys is Least Concern while Mountain Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Flavescent Oryzomys	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	Cerradomys	Incilius
Species	Cerradomys subflavus	Incilius cavifrons

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Flavescent Oryzomys

LC — Least Concern

Mountain Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Flavescent Oryzomys	Mountain Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Flavescent Oryzomys

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.