Perija Small-eared Shrew vs Plateau Toad

Cryptotis perijensis compared with Anaxyrus compactilis

Key Differences

• Perija Small-eared Shrew is Data Deficient while Plateau Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Perija Small-eared Shrew	Plateau Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Soricidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Cryptotis	Anaxyrus
Species	Cryptotis perijensis	Anaxyrus compactilis

Evolutionary Relationship

Perija Small-eared Shrew and Plateau Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Perija Small-eared Shrew

DD — Data Deficient

Plateau Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Perija Small-eared Shrew	Plateau Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Perija Small-eared Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

Plateau Toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico.