Golden Toad vs Neotropical otter

Incilius periglenes compared with Lontra longicaudis

Key Differences

• Golden Toad is Extinct while Neotropical otter is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Toad	Neotropical otter
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	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Incilius	Lontra
Species	Incilius periglenes	Lontra longicaudis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Golden Toad

EX — Extinct

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Toad	Neotropical otter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Toad

Habitat

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

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.