Heath Pseudomys vs western toad

Pseudomys shortridgei compared with Anaxyrus boreas

Key Differences

• Heath Pseudomys is Near Threatened while western toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Heath Pseudomys	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	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Bufonidae
Genus	Pseudomys	Anaxyrus
Species	Pseudomys shortridgei	Anaxyrus boreas

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Heath Pseudomys

NT — Near Threatened

western toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Heath Pseudomys	western toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Heath Pseudomys

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.