Large-crested Toad vs Montane Chrotomys

Incilius cristatus compared with Chrotomys whiteheadi

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large-crested Toad	Montane Chrotomys
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	Chrotomys
Species	Incilius cristatus	Chrotomys whiteheadi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Montane Chrotomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large-crested Toad	Montane Chrotomys
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 Chrotomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.