Fringed Myotis vs Large-crested Toad

Myotis thysanodes compared with Incilius cristatus

Key Differences

• Fringed Myotis is Least Concern while Large-crested Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fringed Myotis	Large-crested Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Myotis	Incilius
Species	Myotis thysanodes	Incilius cristatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Fringed Myotis

LC — Least Concern

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fringed Myotis	Large-crested Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fringed Myotis

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.