Brilliant-thighed poison frog vs Cayenne Caecilian

Allobates femoralis compared with Typhlonectes compressicauda

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Brilliant-thighed poison frog Cayenne Caecilian
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Amphibia (Amphibians) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Gymnophiona (Caecilian)
Family Aromobatidae Typhlonectidae
Genus Allobates Typhlonectes
Species Allobates femoralis Typhlonectes compressicauda

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Brilliant-thighed poison frog

LC — Least Concern

Cayenne Caecilian

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Brilliant-thighed poison frog Cayenne Caecilian
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.

Cayenne Caecilian

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.

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.

Cayenne Caecilian

The Cayenne Caecilian (Typhlonectes compressicauda) is a species in the genus Typhlonectes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

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