Atiu Swiftlet vs Yellowbelly toad

Aerodramus sawtelli compared with Bombina variegata

Key Differences

• Atiu Swiftlet is Vulnerable while Yellowbelly toad is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atiu Swiftlet	Yellowbelly toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Apodiformes (Apodiformes)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Apodidae	Bombinatoridae
Genus	Aerodramus	Bombina
Species	Aerodramus sawtelli	Bombina variegata

Evolutionary Relationship

Atiu Swiftlet and Yellowbelly toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Atiu Swiftlet

VU — Vulnerable

Yellowbelly toad

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atiu Swiftlet	Yellowbelly toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atiu Swiftlet

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Yellowbelly toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Atiu Swiftlet

The Atiu Swiftlet (Aerodramus sawtelli) is a species in the genus Aerodramus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.