Cuchumatan Golden Toad vs Daurian Pika

Incilius aurarius compared with Ochotona dauurica

Key Differences

• Cuchumatan Golden Toad is Endangered while Daurian Pika is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cuchumatan Golden Toad	Daurian Pika
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)
Family	Bufonidae	Ochotonidae
Genus	Incilius	Ochotona
Species	Incilius aurarius	Ochotona dauurica

Evolutionary Relationship

Cuchumatan Golden Toad and Daurian Pika share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Cuchumatan Golden Toad

EN — Endangered

Daurian Pika

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cuchumatan Golden Toad	Daurian Pika
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cuchumatan Golden 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.

Daurian Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.