Perija Small-eared Shrew vs Spiculate Toad

Cryptotis perijensis compared with Incilius spiculatus

Key Differences

• Perija Small-eared Shrew is Data Deficient while Spiculate Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Perija Small-eared Shrew	Spiculate 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	Incilius
Species	Cryptotis perijensis	Incilius spiculatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Perija Small-eared Shrew

DD — Data Deficient

Spiculate Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Perija Small-eared Shrew	Spiculate 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.

Spiculate 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.