Inquisitive Shrew Mole vs Variable Green Toad

Uropsilus investigator compared with Bufotes variabilis

Key Differences

• Inquisitive Shrew Mole is Data Deficient while Variable Green Toad is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Inquisitive Shrew Mole	Variable Green Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Talpidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Uropsilus	Bufotes
Species	Uropsilus investigator	Bufotes variabilis

Evolutionary Relationship

Inquisitive Shrew Mole and Variable Green Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Inquisitive Shrew Mole

DD — Data Deficient

Variable Green Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Inquisitive Shrew Mole	Variable Green Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Inquisitive Shrew Mole

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.