Huge-crested Toad vs Lofty Pericote

Incilius macrocristatus compared with Auliscomys sublimis

Key Differences

• Huge-crested Toad is Near Threatened while Lofty Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Huge-crested Toad	Lofty Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (动物界)	Animalia (动物界)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索动物门)	Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class	Amphibia (两栖动物)	Mammalia (哺乳動物)
Order	Anura (无尾目)	Rodentia (啮齿目)
Family	Bufonidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Incilius	Auliscomys
Species	Incilius macrocristatus	Auliscomys sublimis

Evolutionary Relationship

Huge-crested Toad and Lofty Pericote share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (脊索动物门)

Conservation Status

Huge-crested Toad

NT — Near Threatened

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Huge-crested Toad	Lofty Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Huge-crested Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.