Céphalophe de Maxwell vs Variable Green Toad

Philantomba maxwellii compared with Bufotes variabilis

Key Differences

• Céphalophe de Maxwell is Least Concern while Variable Green Toad is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Céphalophe de Maxwell	Variable Green Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (mammifères)	Amphibia (amphibien)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Anura (anoures)
Family	Bovidae (Bovids)	Bufonidae
Genus	Philantomba	Bufotes
Species	Philantomba maxwellii	Bufotes variabilis

Evolutionary Relationship

Céphalophe de Maxwell and Variable Green Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Céphalophe de Maxwell

LC — Least Concern

Variable Green Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Céphalophe de Maxwell	Variable Green Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Céphalophe de Maxwell

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.