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Mountain Toad

Incilius cavifrons

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order
Anura (Froschlurche)
Family
Bufonidae
Genus
Incilius
Species
Incilius cavifrons (Mountain Toad)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Sapo de montaña

Similar Species in Incilius

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Golden Toad
Incilius periglenes
Extinct
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Large-crested Toad
Incilius cristatus
Endangered
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Northern Round-gland Toad
Incilius cycladen
Vulnerable
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Marbled Toad
Incilius marmoreus
Least Concern
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Sonoran Desert Toad
Incilius alvarius
Least Concern
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Cuchumatan Golden Toad
Incilius aurarius
Endangered
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Pine Toad
Incilius occidentalis
Least Concern
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Gulf Coast Toad
Incilius nebulifer
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mountain Toad?
The scientific name of Mountain Toad is Incilius cavifrons. It belongs to the genus Incilius.
What is the conservation status of Mountain Toad?
Mountain Toad (Incilius cavifrons) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mountain Toad live?
Mountain Toad is found in Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Mexico.
What family does Mountain Toad belong to?
Mountain Toad (Incilius cavifrons) belongs to the genus Incilius, which is part of the taxonomic family Bufonidae.
Is Mountain Toad endangered?
Yes, Mountain Toad (Incilius cavifrons) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Mountain Toad belong to?
Mountain Toad (Incilius cavifrons) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Mountain Toad?
The closest relatives of Mountain Toad in the genus Incilius include Gulf Coast Toad, Golden Toad, Large-crested Toad, Northern Round-gland Toad, Marbled Toad.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Incilius — 18 Species

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Gulf Coast Toad
Incilius nebulifer
LC 🐾
Golden Toad
Incilius periglenes
EX 🐾
Large-crested Toad
Incilius cristatus
EN 🐾
Northern Round-gland Toad
Incilius cycladen
VU 🐾
Marbled Toad
Incilius marmoreus
LC 🐾
Sonoran Desert Toad
Incilius alvarius
LC 🐾
Cuchumatan Golden Toad
Incilius aurarius
EN 🐾
Pine Toad
Incilius occidentalis
LC 🐾
Michoacan Toad
Incilius pisinnus
EN 🐾
Sinaloa Toad
Incilius mazatlanensis
LC 🐾
Confusing Toad
Incilius perplexus
LC
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Mountain Toad
Incilius cavifrons
EN
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Yellow Toad
Incilius luetkenii
LC 🐾
Southern Round-gland Toad
Incilius coccifer
LC 🐾
Jeweled Toad
Incilius gemmifer
EN 🐾
Spiculate Toad
Incilius spiculatus
EN 🐾
Huge-crested Toad
Incilius macrocristatus
NT 🐾
Evergreen Toad
Incilius coniferus
LC
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