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Sapo cresta grande

Incilius cristatus

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 (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order
Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family
Bufonidae
Genus
Incilius
Species
Incilius cristatus (Sapo cresta grande)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Sapo cresta grande

Similar Species in Incilius

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Sapo chichito
Incilius coccifer
Least Concern
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Sapo de montaña
Incilius cavifrons
Endangered
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Sapo Dorado
Incilius periglenes
Extinct
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Sapo joya
Incilius gemmifer
Endangered
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Sapo marmoleado
Incilius marmoreus
Least Concern
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Pine Toad
Incilius occidentalis
Least Concern
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Cuchumatan Golden Toad
Incilius aurarius
Endangered
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Northern Round-gland Toad
Incilius cycladen
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sapo cresta grande?
The scientific name of Sapo cresta grande is Incilius cristatus. It belongs to the genus Incilius.
What is the conservation status of Sapo cresta grande?
Sapo cresta grande (Incilius cristatus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sapo cresta grande live?
Sapo cresta grande 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 Sapo cresta grande belong to?
Sapo cresta grande (Incilius cristatus) belongs to the genus Incilius, which is part of the taxonomic family Bufonidae.
Is Sapo cresta grande endangered?
Yes, Sapo cresta grande (Incilius cristatus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Sapo cresta grande belong to?
Sapo cresta grande (Incilius cristatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Sapo cresta grande?
The closest relatives of Sapo cresta grande in the genus Incilius include Sapo chichito, Sapo de montaña, Sapo Dorado, Sapo joya, Sapo marmoleado.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Incilius — 18 Species

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Sapo chichito
Incilius coccifer
LC
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Sapo cresta grande
Incilius cristatus
EN
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Sapo de montaña
Incilius cavifrons
EN 🐾
Sapo Dorado
Incilius periglenes
EX 🐾
Sapo joya
Incilius gemmifer
EN 🐾
Sapo marmoleado
Incilius marmoreus
LC 🐾
Sinaloa Toad
Incilius mazatlanensis
LC 🐾
Confusing Toad
Incilius perplexus
LC 🐾
Yellow Toad
Incilius luetkenii
LC 🐾
Spiculate Toad
Incilius spiculatus
EN 🐾
Huge-crested Toad
Incilius macrocristatus
NT 🐾
Gulf Coast Toad
Incilius nebulifer
LC 🐾
Evergreen Toad
Incilius coniferus
LC 🐾
Northern Round-gland Toad
Incilius cycladen
VU 🐾
Sonoran Desert Toad
Incilius alvarius
LC 🐾
Cuchumatan Golden Toad
Incilius aurarius
EN 🐾
Pine Toad
Incilius occidentalis
LC 🐾
Michoacan Toad
Incilius pisinnus
EN
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