Hyrcanian Field Mouse vs Mountain Toad

Apodemus hyrcanicus compared with Incilius cavifrons

Key Differences

• Hyrcanian Field Mouse is Near Threatened while Mountain Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hyrcanian Field Mouse	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	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Bufonidae
Genus	Apodemus	Incilius
Species	Apodemus hyrcanicus	Incilius cavifrons

Evolutionary Relationship

Hyrcanian Field Mouse and Mountain Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Hyrcanian Field Mouse

NT — Near Threatened

Mountain Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hyrcanian Field Mouse	Mountain Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hyrcanian Field Mouse

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.