Large-crested Toad vs Large False Serotine

Incilius cristatus compared with Hesperoptenus tomesi

Key Differences

• Large-crested Toad is Endangered while Large False Serotine is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

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

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Large False Serotine

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large-crested Toad	Large False Serotine
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Large False Serotine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.