Narrow-headed Vole vs Variable Green Toad

Microtus gregalis compared with Bufotes variabilis

Key Differences

• Narrow-headed Vole is Least Concern while Variable Green Toad is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Narrow-headed Vole	Variable Green Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Anura (Froschlurche)
Family	Cricetidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Microtus	Bufotes
Species	Microtus gregalis	Bufotes variabilis

Evolutionary Relationship

Narrow-headed Vole and Variable Green Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Narrow-headed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Variable Green Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Narrow-headed Vole	Variable Green Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Narrow-headed 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.