ENEndangered
Large-crested Toad
Incilius cristatus
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incilius_cristatus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in BUFONIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Large-crested Toad classified as Endangered?
Large-crested Toad is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Large-crested Toad live?
Large-crested Toad occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Large-crested Toad?
The main threats to Large-crested Toad are 1.1, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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