Iberian Shrew vs Large-crested Toad

Sorex granarius compared with Incilius cristatus

Key Differences

• Iberian Shrew is Least Concern while Large-crested Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Iberian Shrew	Large-crested Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Soricidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Sorex	Incilius
Species	Sorex granarius	Incilius cristatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Iberian Shrew and Large-crested Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Iberian Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Iberian Shrew	Large-crested Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Iberian Shrew

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.