Brilliant-thighed poison frog vs Broad-footed Salamander

Allobates femoralis compared with Bolitoglossa platydactyla

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Brilliant-thighed poison frog Broad-footed Salamander
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Amphibia (Amphibians) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Caudata (Caudata)
Family Aromobatidae Plethodontidae
Genus Allobates Bolitoglossa
Species Allobates femoralis Bolitoglossa platydactyla

Evolutionary Relationship

Brilliant-thighed poison frog and Broad-footed Salamander share a common ancestor at the Class level: Amphibia. (Amphibians)

Conservation Status

Brilliant-thighed poison frog

LC — Least Concern

Broad-footed Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Brilliant-thighed poison frog Broad-footed Salamander
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Brilliant-thighed poison frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Broad-footed Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

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.

Broad-footed Salamander

The Broad-footed Salamander (Bolitoglossa platydactyla) is a species in the genus Bolitoglossa. 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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