Algerischer Igel vs Variable Green Toad

Atelerix algirus compared with Bufotes variabilis

Key Differences

• Algerischer Igel is Least Concern while Variable Green Toad is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Algerischer Igel	Variable Green Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order	Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha)	Anura (Froschlurche)
Family	Erinaceidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Atelerix	Bufotes
Species	Atelerix algirus	Bufotes variabilis

Evolutionary Relationship

Algerischer Igel and Variable Green Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Algerischer Igel

LC — Least Concern

Variable Green Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Algerischer Igel	Variable Green Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Algerischer Igel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across France, Malta, and Spain.

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.