Briar Discus vs Brilliant-thighed poison frog

Aleurodiscus aurantius compared with Allobates femoralis

Key Differences

  • Briar Discus is Data Deficient while Brilliant-thighed poison frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Briar Discus Brilliant-thighed poison frog
Kingdom Fungi (Fungi) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Russulales (Russulales) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Stereaceae Aromobatidae
Genus Aleurodiscus Allobates
Species Aleurodiscus aurantius Allobates femoralis

Conservation Status

Briar Discus

DD — Data Deficient

Brilliant-thighed poison frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Briar Discus Brilliant-thighed poison frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Briar Discus

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Brazil).

Brilliant-thighed poison frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Briar Discus

The Briar Discus (Aleurodiscus aurantius) is a species in the genus Aleurodiscus. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

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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