Fynbos Golden Mole vs Marbled Toad

Amblysomus corriae compared with Dendropsophus marmoratus

Key Differences

• Fynbos Golden Mole is Near Threatened while Marbled Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fynbos Golden Mole	Marbled Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Chrysochloridae	Hylidae
Genus	Amblysomus	Dendropsophus
Species	Amblysomus corriae	Dendropsophus marmoratus

Evolutionary Relationship

Fynbos Golden Mole and Marbled Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

Marbled Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fynbos Golden Mole	Marbled Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fynbos Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Marbled Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.