Blow fly vs Brilliant-thighed poison frog
Lucilia caesar compared with Allobates femoralis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blow fly | 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 | Calliphoridae | Aromobatidae |
| Genus | Lucilia | Allobates |
| Species | Lucilia caesar | Allobates femoralis |
Evolutionary Relationship
Blow fly and Brilliant-thighed poison frog share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Blow fly
LC — Least ConcernBrilliant-thighed poison frog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blow fly | Brilliant-thighed poison frog |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blow fly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Brilliant-thighed poison frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in Venezuela.
Blow fly
The Blow fly (Lucilia caesar) is a species in the genus Lucilia. 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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