Japanese Noctule vs Large-crested Toad

Nyctalus furvus compared with Incilius cristatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Noctule	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	Nyctalus	Incilius
Species	Nyctalus furvus	Incilius cristatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Japanese Noctule

EN — Endangered

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Noctule	Large-crested Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Japanese Noctule

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.