Large-crested Toad vs Paradox Vole

Incilius cristatus compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Large-crested Toad is Endangered while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large-crested Toad	Paradox 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 paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large-crested Toad	Paradox 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.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.