32 observationsEndangered
Large-crested Toad
Incilius cristatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Anura ›Family: Bufonidae ›Genus: Incilius
About
The large-crested toad (Incilius cristatus, formerly Bufo cristatus) is a critically endangered species of true toad that is endemic to cloud forests in the central Sierra Madre Oriental in Puebla and Veracruz, Mexico. Once feared extinct, it has recently been rediscovered at two sites in Puebla where it is uncommon. The reasons for its decline are habitat loss and pollution, and there are no recent records from Veracruz.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Large-crested Toad is Incilius cristatus.
- The Large-crested Toad has a conservation status of Endangered.
- Large-crested Toad belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Large-crested Toad belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Large-crested Toad belongs to the class Amphibia.
- Large-crested Toad belongs to the order Anura.
- Large-crested Toad belongs to the family Bufonidae.
- Large-crested Toad belongs to the genus Incilius.