Large-crested Toad vs Luzon Cordillera Apomys

Incilius cristatus compared with Apomys abrae

Key Differences

• Large-crested Toad is Endangered while Luzon Cordillera Apomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large-crested Toad	Luzon Cordillera Apomys
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	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Incilius	Apomys
Species	Incilius cristatus	Apomys abrae

Evolutionary Relationship

Large-crested Toad and Luzon Cordillera Apomys share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Luzon Cordillera Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large-crested Toad	Luzon Cordillera Apomys
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.

Luzon Cordillera Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.