Large-crested Toad vs Paracou Neacomys

Incilius cristatus compared with Neacomys paracou

Key Differences

• Large-crested Toad is Endangered while Paracou Neacomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large-crested Toad	Paracou Neacomys
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	Neacomys
Species	Incilius cristatus	Neacomys paracou

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large-crested Toad	Paracou Neacomys
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.

Paracou Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.