Golden Toad vs Lesser Chiruromys

Incilius periglenes compared with Chiruromys vates

Key Differences

• Golden Toad is Extinct while Lesser Chiruromys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Toad	Lesser Chiruromys
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	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Incilius	Chiruromys
Species	Incilius periglenes	Chiruromys vates

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Golden Toad

EX — Extinct

Lesser Chiruromys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Toad

Habitat

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

Lesser Chiruromys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.