Brilliant-thighed poison frog vs Golden-rumped elephant shrew
Allobates femoralis compared with Rhynchocyon chrysopygus
Key Differences
- Brilliant-thighed poison frog is Least Concern while Golden-rumped elephant shrew is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Brilliant-thighed poison frog | Golden-rumped elephant shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Macroscelidea (Macroscelidea) |
| Family | Aromobatidae | Macroscelididae |
| Genus | Allobates | Rhynchocyon |
| Species | Allobates femoralis | Rhynchocyon chrysopygus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Brilliant-thighed poison frog and Golden-rumped elephant shrew share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)
Conservation Status
Brilliant-thighed poison frog
LC — Least ConcernGolden-rumped elephant shrew
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Brilliant-thighed poison frog | Golden-rumped elephant shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Brilliant-thighed poison frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in Venezuela.
Golden-rumped elephant shrew
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Found in Kenya. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
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.
Golden-rumped elephant shrew
No description available.
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