Large-crested Toad vs Peruvian Laucha

Incilius cristatus compared with Calomys sorellus

Key Differences

• Large-crested Toad is Endangered while Peruvian Laucha is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large-crested Toad	Peruvian Laucha
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	Calomys
Species	Incilius cristatus	Calomys sorellus

Evolutionary Relationship

Large-crested Toad and Peruvian Laucha share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (脊索动物门)

Conservation Status

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Peruvian Laucha

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large-crested Toad	Peruvian Laucha
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.

Peruvian Laucha

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.