Fynbos Golden Mole vs Weigold's Lazy Toad

Amblysomus corriae compared with Oreolalax weigoldi

Key Differences

• Fynbos Golden Mole is Near Threatened while Weigold's Lazy Toad is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fynbos Golden Mole	Weigold's Lazy 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	Megophryidae
Genus	Amblysomus	Oreolalax
Species	Amblysomus corriae	Oreolalax weigoldi

Evolutionary Relationship

Fynbos Golden Mole and Weigold's Lazy Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

Weigold's Lazy Toad

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fynbos Golden Mole	Weigold's Lazy Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fynbos Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Weigold's Lazy Toad

Habitat

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