Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat vs Variable Green Toad

Platyrrhinus matapalensis compared with Bufotes variabilis

Key Differences

• Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat is Near Threatened while Variable Green Toad is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat	Variable Green Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Phyllostomidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Platyrrhinus	Bufotes
Species	Platyrrhinus matapalensis	Bufotes variabilis

Evolutionary Relationship

Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat and Variable Green Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat

NT — Near Threatened

Variable Green Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat	Variable Green Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

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.