Perija Small-eared Shrew vs Variable Green Toad

Cryptotis perijensis compared with Bufotes variabilis

Key Differences

• Perija Small-eared Shrew is Data Deficient while Variable Green Toad is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Perija Small-eared Shrew	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	Soricidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Cryptotis	Bufotes
Species	Cryptotis perijensis	Bufotes variabilis

Evolutionary Relationship

Perija Small-eared Shrew and Variable Green Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Perija Small-eared Shrew

DD — Data Deficient

Variable Green Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Perija Small-eared Shrew	Variable Green Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Perija Small-eared Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

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.