Golden Toad vs Popayán Thomasomys

Incilius periglenes compared with Thomasomys popayanus

Key Differences

• Golden Toad is Extinct while Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Toad	Popayán Thomasomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Bufonidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Incilius	Thomasomys
Species	Incilius periglenes	Thomasomys popayanus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Golden Toad

EX — Extinct

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Toad	Popayán Thomasomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Toad

Habitat

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

Popayán Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.