Caucasian Alder vs Variable Green Toad

Alnus subcordata compared with Bufotes variabilis

Key Differences

• Caucasian Alder is Least Concern while Variable Green Toad is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Caucasian Alder	Variable Green Toad
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Betulaceae	Bufonidae
Genus	Alnus	Bufotes
Species	Alnus subcordata	Bufotes variabilis

Conservation Status

Caucasian Alder

LC — Least Concern

Variable Green Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Caucasian Alder	Variable Green Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caucasian Alder

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Variable Green Toad

Habitat

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

Range

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

Caucasian Alder

The Caucasian Alder (Alnus subcordata) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.