Arboreal Thorius vs Cauca Poison Frog

Thorius arboreus compared with Andinobates bombetes

Key Differences

• Arboreal Thorius is Critically Endangered while Cauca Poison Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arboreal Thorius	Cauca 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	Plethodontidae	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
Genus	Thorius	Andinobates
Species	Thorius arboreus	Andinobates bombetes

Evolutionary Relationship

Arboreal Thorius and Cauca Poison Frog share a common ancestor at the Class level: Amphibia. (Amphibians)

Conservation Status

Arboreal Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Cauca Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arboreal Thorius	Cauca Poison Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arboreal Thorius

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Nearctic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Cauca Poison Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Arboreal Thorius

The Arboreal Thorius (Thorius arboreus) is a species in the genus Thorius. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Nearctic and Neo.

Cauca Poison Frog

The Cauca Poison Frog (Andinobates bombetes) is a species in the genus Andinobates. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.