Golden Toad vs Gulf Coast Toad

Incilius periglenes compared with Incilius nebulifer

Key Differences

• Golden Toad is Extinct while Gulf Coast Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Toad	Gulf Coast 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 periglenes	Incilius nebulifer

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Golden Toad

EX — Extinct

Gulf Coast Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Toad	Gulf Coast Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Toad

Habitat

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

Gulf Coast Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.