Lacustrine Vole vs Large-crested Toad

Microtus limnophilus compared with Incilius cristatus

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lacustrine Vole	Large-crested Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (動物)	Animalia (動物)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索動物)	Chordata (脊索動物)
Class	Mammalia (哺乳類)	Amphibia (両生類)
Order	Rodentia (ネズミ目)	Anura (カエル)
Family	Cricetidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Microtus	Incilius
Species	Microtus limnophilus	Incilius cristatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Lacustrine Vole and Large-crested Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (脊索動物)

Conservation Status

Lacustrine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lacustrine Vole	Large-crested Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lacustrine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.