Golden Toad vs Marbled Toad

Incilius periglenes compared with Incilius marmoreus

Key Differences

• Golden Toad is Extinct while Marbled Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Toad	Marbled Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family same	Bufonidae	Bufonidae
Genus same	Incilius	Incilius
Species	Incilius periglenes	Incilius marmoreus

Evolutionary Relationship

Golden Toad and Marbled Toad share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Incilius.

Conservation Status

Golden Toad

EX — Extinct

Marbled Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Toad	Marbled Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Toad

Habitat

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

Marbled Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.