Huge-crested Toad vs Paracou Neacomys

Incilius macrocristatus compared with Neacomys paracou

Key Differences

• Huge-crested Toad is Near Threatened while Paracou Neacomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Huge-crested Toad	Paracou Neacomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Bufonidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Incilius	Neacomys
Species	Incilius macrocristatus	Neacomys paracou

Evolutionary Relationship

Huge-crested Toad and Paracou Neacomys share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Huge-crested Toad

NT — Near Threatened

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Huge-crested Toad	Paracou Neacomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Huge-crested Toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Paracou Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.