Javan Mongoose vs Large-crested Toad

Herpestes javanicus compared with Incilius cristatus

Key Differences

• Javan Mongoose is Not Evaluated while Large-crested Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Javan Mongoose	Large-crested Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Herpestidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Herpestes	Incilius
Species	Herpestes javanicus	Incilius cristatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Javan Mongoose

NE — Not Evaluated

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Javan Mongoose	Large-crested Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Javan Mongoose

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Mauritius), Asia (Japan), Europe (4 countries), North America (11 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia), and South America (Colombia, Guyana).

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.