Brown Zygodont vs Large-crested Toad

Zygodontomys brunneus compared with Incilius cristatus

Key Differences

• Brown Zygodont is Least Concern while Large-crested Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Brown Zygodont	Large-crested 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	Cricetidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Zygodontomys	Incilius
Species	Zygodontomys brunneus	Incilius cristatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Brown Zygodont

LC — Least Concern

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Brown Zygodont	Large-crested Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Brown Zygodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

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.

Brown Zygodont

The Brown Zygodont (Zygodontomys brunneus) is a species in the genus Zygodontomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.