Fynbos Golden Mole vs Red Bellied Toad

Amblysomus corriae compared with Melanophryniscus rubriventris

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fynbos Golden Mole	Red Bellied 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	Bufonidae
Genus	Amblysomus	Melanophryniscus
Species	Amblysomus corriae	Melanophryniscus rubriventris

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

Red Bellied Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fynbos Golden Mole	Red Bellied Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fynbos Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Red Bellied Toad

Habitat

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