Golden Thomasomys vs Golden Toad

Thomasomys aureus compared with Incilius periglenes

Key Differences

• Golden Thomasomys is Least Concern while Golden Toad is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Thomasomys	Golden Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Thomasomys	Incilius
Species	Thomasomys aureus	Incilius periglenes

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Golden Toad

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Thomasomys	Golden Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Golden Toad

Habitat

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