Large-crested Toad vs Madras Treeshrew

Incilius cristatus compared with Anathana ellioti

Key Differences

• Large-crested Toad is Endangered while Madras Treeshrew is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large-crested Toad	Madras Treeshrew
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Scandentia (Scandentia)
Family	Bufonidae	Tupaiidae
Genus	Incilius	Anathana
Species	Incilius cristatus	Anathana ellioti

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Madras Treeshrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large-crested Toad	Madras Treeshrew
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.

Madras Treeshrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.