Golden Thomasomys vs Large-crested Toad

Thomasomys aureus compared with Incilius cristatus

Key Differences

• Golden Thomasomys is Least Concern while Large-crested Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Thomasomys	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	Thomasomys	Incilius
Species	Thomasomys aureus	Incilius cristatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Thomasomys	Large-crested Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

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.