Formosan Serow vs Large-crested Toad

Capricornis swinhoei compared with Incilius cristatus

Key Differences

• Formosan Serow is Least Concern while Large-crested Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Formosan Serow	Large-crested Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Bovidae (Bovids)	Bufonidae
Genus	Capricornis	Incilius
Species	Capricornis swinhoei	Incilius cristatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Formosan Serow

LC — Least Concern

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Formosan Serow	Large-crested Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Formosan Serow

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

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.