Asshafa Iris vs Cauca Poison Frog

Iris atrofusca compared with Andinobates bombetes

Key Differences

• Asshafa Iris is Near Threatened while Cauca Poison Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Asshafa Iris	Cauca Poison Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Mantodea (Mantodea)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Eremiaphilidae	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
Genus	Iris	Andinobates
Species	Iris atrofusca	Andinobates bombetes

Evolutionary Relationship

Asshafa Iris and Cauca Poison Frog share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Asshafa Iris

NT — Near Threatened

Cauca Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Asshafa Iris	Cauca Poison Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Asshafa Iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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.

Asshafa Iris

The Asshafa Iris (Iris atrofusca) is a species in the genus Iris. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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.