Large-crested Toad vs Ornate Shrew

Incilius cristatus compared with Sorex ornatus

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large-crested Toad	Ornate 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	Sorex
Species	Incilius cristatus	Sorex ornatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Ornate Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large-crested Toad	Ornate 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.

Ornate Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.