Large-crested Toad vs Mindanao Batomys

Incilius cristatus compared with Batomys salomonseni

Key Differences

• Large-crested Toad is Endangered while Mindanao Batomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large-crested Toad	Mindanao Batomys
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	Batomys
Species	Incilius cristatus	Batomys salomonseni

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Mindanao Batomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large-crested Toad	Mindanao Batomys
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.

Mindanao Batomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.