Golden Toad vs Iberian Mole

Incilius periglenes compared with Talpa occidentalis

Key Differences

• Golden Toad is Extinct while Iberian Mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Toad	Iberian Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Bufonidae	Talpidae
Genus	Incilius	Talpa
Species	Incilius periglenes	Talpa occidentalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Golden Toad

EX — Extinct

Iberian Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Toad	Iberian Mole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Toad

Habitat

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

Iberian Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.