Asbestos Grass vs Brilliant-thighed poison frog
Cenchrus basedowii compared with Allobates femoralis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Asbestos Grass | Brilliant-thighed poison frog |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Amphibia (Amphibians) |
| Order | Poales (Grasses) | Anura (Frogs & Toads) |
| Family | Poaceae (Grass Family) | Aromobatidae |
| Genus | Cenchrus | Allobates |
| Species | Cenchrus basedowii | Allobates femoralis |
Conservation Status
Asbestos Grass
LC — Least ConcernBrilliant-thighed poison frog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Asbestos Grass | Brilliant-thighed poison frog |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Asbestos Grass
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Brilliant-thighed poison frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in Venezuela.
Asbestos Grass
Asbestos grass (Cenchrus basedowii) is a species in the genus Cenchrus. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
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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