Golden Toad vs Lesser Capybara

Incilius periglenes compared with Hydrochoerus isthmius

Key Differences

• Golden Toad is Extinct while Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Toad	Lesser Capybara
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	Caviidae
Genus	Incilius	Hydrochoerus
Species	Incilius periglenes	Hydrochoerus isthmius

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Golden Toad

EX — Extinct

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Toad	Lesser Capybara
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Toad

Habitat

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

Lesser Capybara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.