Golden Toad vs Mountain Toad

Incilius periglenes compared with Incilius cavifrons

Key Differences

• Golden Toad is Extinct while Mountain Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Toad	Mountain 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 cavifrons

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Golden Toad

EX — Extinct

Mountain Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Toad

Habitat

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

Mountain Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.