Black Gem vs Brilliant-thighed poison frog

Microchrysa cyaneiventris compared with Allobates femoralis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Black Gem Brilliant-thighed poison frog
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Insecta (Insects) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Diptera (Diptera) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Stratiomyidae Aromobatidae
Genus Microchrysa Allobates
Species Microchrysa cyaneiventris Allobates femoralis

Evolutionary Relationship

Black Gem and Brilliant-thighed poison frog share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Black Gem

LC — Least Concern

Brilliant-thighed poison frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Black Gem Brilliant-thighed poison frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black Gem

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Brilliant-thighed poison frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Black Gem

The Black Gem (Microchrysa cyaneiventris) is a species in the genus Microchrysa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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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