Golden Toad vs Laxmann's Shrew

Incilius periglenes compared with Sorex caecutiens

Key Differences

• Golden Toad is Extinct while Laxmann's Shrew is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Toad	Laxmann's Shrew
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	Soricidae
Genus	Incilius	Sorex
Species	Incilius periglenes	Sorex caecutiens

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Golden Toad

EX — Extinct

Laxmann's Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Toad	Laxmann's Shrew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Toad

Habitat

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

Laxmann's Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Russia, and Sweden.