Cuchumatan Golden Toad vs Golden Toad

Incilius aurarius compared with Incilius periglenes

Key Differences

• Cuchumatan Golden Toad is Endangered while Golden Toad is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cuchumatan Golden Toad	Golden Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family same	Bufonidae	Bufonidae
Genus same	Incilius	Incilius
Species	Incilius aurarius	Incilius periglenes

Evolutionary Relationship

Cuchumatan Golden Toad and Golden Toad share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Incilius.

Conservation Status

Cuchumatan Golden Toad

EN — Endangered

Golden Toad

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cuchumatan Golden Toad	Golden Toad
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.

Golden Toad

Habitat

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