Large-crested Toad vs Northern Luzon Apomys

Incilius cristatus compared with Apomys datae

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large-crested Toad	Northern Luzon 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 datae

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Northern Luzon Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large-crested Toad	Northern Luzon 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.

Northern Luzon Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.