Golden Toad vs Lofty Pericote

Incilius periglenes compared with Auliscomys sublimis

Key Differences

• Golden Toad is Extinct while Lofty Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Toad	Lofty Pericote
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	Auliscomys
Species	Incilius periglenes	Auliscomys sublimis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Golden Toad

EX — Extinct

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Toad	Lofty Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Toad

Habitat

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

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.