Nutria Norteamericana vs Variable Green Toad

Lontra canadensis compared with Bufotes variabilis

Key Differences

• Nutria Norteamericana is Least Concern while Variable Green Toad is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nutria Norteamericana	Variable Green Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carnivora (carnívoros)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Bufonidae
Genus	Lontra	Bufotes
Species	Lontra canadensis	Bufotes variabilis

Evolutionary Relationship

Nutria Norteamericana and Variable Green Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Nutria Norteamericana

LC — Least Concern

Variable Green Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Nutria Norteamericana	Variable Green Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nutria Norteamericana

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

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.

Nutria Norteamericana

The Canadian Otter (Lontra canadensis) is a species in the genus Lontra. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.