Günther's vole vs Variable Green Toad

Microtus guentheri compared with Bufotes variabilis

Key Differences

• Günther's vole is Least Concern while Variable Green Toad is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Günther's vole	Variable Green Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Microtus	Bufotes
Species	Microtus guentheri	Bufotes variabilis

Evolutionary Relationship

Günther's vole and Variable Green Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Günther's vole

LC — Least Concern

Variable Green Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Günther's vole	Variable Green Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Günther's vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.