Chinese Pangolin vs Golden Toad

Manis pentadactyla compared with Incilius periglenes

Key Differences

• Chinese Pangolin is Critically Endangered while Golden Toad is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chinese Pangolin	Golden Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Pholidota (Pholidota)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Manidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Manis	Incilius
Species	Manis pentadactyla	Incilius periglenes

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Chinese Pangolin

CR — Critically Endangered

Golden Toad

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chinese Pangolin	Golden Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chinese Pangolin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Golden Toad

Habitat

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

Chinese Pangolin

The Chinese Pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) is a species in the genus Manis. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.