Inquisitive Shrew Mole vs Large-crested Toad

Uropsilus investigator compared with Incilius cristatus

Key Differences

• Inquisitive Shrew Mole is Data Deficient while Large-crested Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Inquisitive Shrew Mole	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	Talpidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Uropsilus	Incilius
Species	Uropsilus investigator	Incilius cristatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Inquisitive Shrew Mole

DD — Data Deficient

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Inquisitive Shrew Mole

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.