Large-crested Toad vs Pearson s Pericote

Incilius cristatus compared with Andalgalomys pearsoni

Key Differences

• Large-crested Toad is Endangered while Pearson s Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large-crested Toad	Pearson s Pericote
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	Andalgalomys
Species	Incilius cristatus	Andalgalomys pearsoni

Evolutionary Relationship

Large-crested Toad and Pearson s Pericote share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Pearson s Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large-crested Toad	Pearson s Pericote
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.

Pearson s Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.