Isarog Shrew Mouse vs Large-crested Toad

Archboldomys luzonensis compared with Incilius cristatus

Key Differences

• Isarog Shrew Mouse is Vulnerable while Large-crested Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Isarog Shrew Mouse	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	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Bufonidae
Genus	Archboldomys	Incilius
Species	Archboldomys luzonensis	Incilius cristatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Isarog Shrew Mouse

VU — Vulnerable

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Isarog Shrew Mouse

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.