Large-crested Toad vs Lowe's Shrew

Incilius cristatus compared with Chodsigoa parca

Key Differences

• Large-crested Toad is Endangered while Lowe's Shrew is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

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

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Lowe's Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large-crested Toad	Lowe's Shrew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Lowe's Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.