Abe's Salamander vs Brilliant-thighed poison frog

Hynobius abei compared with Allobates femoralis

Key Differences

  • Abe's Salamander is Endangered while Brilliant-thighed poison frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Abe's Salamander Brilliant-thighed poison frog
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Amphibia (Amphibians) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Caudata (Caudata) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Hynobiidae Aromobatidae
Genus Hynobius Allobates
Species Hynobius abei Allobates femoralis

Evolutionary Relationship

Abe's Salamander and Brilliant-thighed poison frog share a common ancestor at the Class level: Amphibia. (Amphibians)

Conservation Status

Abe's Salamander

EN — Endangered

Brilliant-thighed poison frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Abe's Salamander Brilliant-thighed poison frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Abe's Salamander

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Brilliant-thighed poison frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Abe's Salamander

The Abe's Salamander (Hynobius abei) is a species in the genus Hynobius. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It typically inhabits freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands. Habitat records describe it as occurring in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Brilliant-thighed poison frog

The Brilliant-thighed poison frog (Allobates femoralis) is a species in the genus Allobates. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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