Golden Toad vs Sonoran Desert Toad

Incilius periglenes compared with Incilius alvarius

Key Differences

• Golden Toad is Extinct while Sonoran Desert Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Toad	Sonoran Desert 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 alvarius

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Golden Toad

EX — Extinct

Sonoran Desert Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Toad	Sonoran Desert Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Toad

Habitat

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

Sonoran Desert Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.