renard, renard roux vs Variable Green Toad

Vulpes vulpes compared with Bufotes variabilis

Key Differences

• renard, renard roux is Least Concern while Variable Green Toad is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	renard, renard roux	Variable Green Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (mammifères)	Amphibia (amphibien)
Order	Carnivora (carnivores)	Anura (anoures)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Bufonidae
Genus	Vulpes (Foxes)	Bufotes
Species	Vulpes vulpes	Bufotes variabilis

Evolutionary Relationship

renard, renard roux and Variable Green Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

renard, renard roux

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Variable Green Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	renard, renard roux	Variable Green Toad
Diet	Omnivore	—
Average Lifespan	5 years	—
Average Length	70 cm	—
Average Weight	6.0 kg	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

renard, renard roux

Habitat

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).

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.

renard, renard roux

The most widespread wild carnivore on Earth, red foxes have colonized habitats from Arctic tundra to urban environments across the Northern Hemisphere and introduced ranges in Australia. Recognized by their russet coat, white belly, and bushy tail. Highly adaptable omnivores, red foxes eat everything from rabbits and voles to fruit and human refuse. They communicate with over 40 distinct vocalizations.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇸🇪 Sweden