Golden Toad vs Huge-crested Toad

Incilius periglenes compared with Incilius macrocristatus

Key Differences

• Golden Toad is Extinct while Huge-crested Toad is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Toad	Huge-crested Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (动物界)	Animalia (动物界)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索动物门)	Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class same	Amphibia (两栖动物)	Amphibia (两栖动物)
Order same	Anura (无尾目)	Anura (无尾目)
Family same	Bufonidae	Bufonidae
Genus same	Incilius	Incilius
Species	Incilius periglenes	Incilius macrocristatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Golden Toad and Huge-crested Toad share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Incilius.

Conservation Status

Golden Toad

EX — Extinct

Huge-crested Toad

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Toad	Huge-crested Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Toad

Habitat

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

Huge-crested Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.