Large-crested Toad vs Mexican vole

Incilius cristatus compared with Microtus mexicanus

Key Differences

• Large-crested Toad is Endangered while Mexican vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large-crested Toad	Mexican vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Bufonidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Incilius	Microtus
Species	Incilius cristatus	Microtus mexicanus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large-crested Toad	Mexican vole
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.

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.