Barbary macaque vs Golden Toad

Macaca sylvanus compared with Incilius periglenes

Key Differences

• Barbary macaque is Endangered while Golden Toad is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Barbary macaque	Golden Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)	Bufonidae
Genus	Macaca	Incilius
Species	Macaca sylvanus	Incilius periglenes

Evolutionary Relationship

Barbary macaque and Golden Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Barbary macaque

EN — Endangered

Golden Toad

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Barbary macaque	Golden Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Barbary macaque

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

Distributed across Germany and Spain. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Golden Toad

Habitat

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

Barbary macaque

The Barbary macaque (Macaca sylvanus) is a species in the genus Macaca. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.