Large-crested Toad vs Plateau Pika

Incilius cristatus compared with Ochotona curzoniae

Key Differences

• Large-crested Toad is Endangered while Plateau Pika is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large-crested Toad	Plateau Pika
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)
Family	Bufonidae	Ochotonidae
Genus	Incilius	Ochotona
Species	Incilius cristatus	Ochotona curzoniae

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Plateau Pika

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large-crested Toad	Plateau Pika
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.

Plateau Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.