Golden Toad vs Ornate Cuscus

Incilius periglenes compared with Phalanger ornatus

Key Differences

• Golden Toad is Extinct while Ornate Cuscus is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Toad	Ornate Cuscus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Diprotodontia (Marsupials)
Family	Bufonidae	Phalangeridae
Genus	Incilius	Phalanger
Species	Incilius periglenes	Phalanger ornatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Golden Toad

EX — Extinct

Ornate Cuscus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Toad	Ornate Cuscus
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Toad

Habitat

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

Ornate Cuscus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.