Golden Toad vs Hammond's Oryzomys

Incilius periglenes compared with Mindomys hammondi

Key Differences

• Golden Toad is Extinct while Hammond's Oryzomys is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Toad	Hammond's Oryzomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Bufonidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Incilius	Mindomys
Species	Incilius periglenes	Mindomys hammondi

Evolutionary Relationship

Golden Toad and Hammond's Oryzomys share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Golden Toad

EX — Extinct

Hammond's Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Toad	Hammond's Oryzomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Toad

Habitat

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

Hammond's Oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.