Mountain Toad vs Paracou Neacomys

Incilius cavifrons compared with Neacomys paracou

Key Differences

• Mountain Toad is Endangered while Paracou Neacomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mountain 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 cavifrons	Neacomys paracou

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Mountain Toad

EN — Endangered

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mountain Toad	Paracou Neacomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mountain 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.