Golden Toad vs Margay

Incilius periglenes compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Golden Toad is Extinct while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Toad	Margay
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Bufonidae	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Incilius	Leopardus
Species	Incilius periglenes	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Golden Toad

EX — Extinct

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Toad

Habitat

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

Margay

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.