Günther's vole vs Large-crested Toad

Microtus guentheri compared with Incilius cristatus

Key Differences

• Günther's vole is Least Concern while Large-crested Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Günther's vole	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	Microtus	Incilius
Species	Microtus guentheri	Incilius cristatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Günther's vole and Large-crested Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Günther's vole

LC — Least Concern

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Günther's vole	Large-crested Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Günther's vole

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.