Luzon Cordillera Apomys vs Mountain Toad

Apomys abrae compared with Incilius cavifrons

Key Differences

• Luzon Cordillera Apomys is Least Concern while Mountain Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Luzon Cordillera Apomys	Mountain 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	Apomys	Incilius
Species	Apomys abrae	Incilius cavifrons

Evolutionary Relationship

Luzon Cordillera Apomys and Mountain Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Luzon Cordillera Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Mountain Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Luzon Cordillera Apomys	Mountain Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Luzon Cordillera Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Mountain 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.