Brilliant-thighed poison frog vs Large-crested Toad

Allobates femoralis compared with Incilius cristatus

Key Differences

  • Brilliant-thighed poison frog is Least Concern while Large-crested Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Brilliant-thighed poison frog Large-crested Toad
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Amphibia (Amphibians) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same Anura (Frogs & Toads) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Aromobatidae Bufonidae
Genus Allobates Incilius
Species Allobates femoralis Incilius cristatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Brilliant-thighed poison frog and Large-crested Toad share a common ancestor at the Order level: Anura. (Frogs & Toads)

Conservation Status

Brilliant-thighed poison frog

LC — Least Concern

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Brilliant-thighed poison frog Large-crested Toad
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.

Large-crested Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. 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.

Large-crested Toad

No description available.

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