Large-crested Toad vs Montane Akodont

Incilius cristatus compared with Akodon montensis

Key Differences

• Large-crested Toad is Endangered while Montane Akodont is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large-crested Toad	Montane Akodont
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	Cricetidae
Genus	Incilius	Akodon
Species	Incilius cristatus	Akodon montensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Montane Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large-crested Toad	Montane Akodont
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.

Montane Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.