Brilliant-thighed poison frog vs Smith's Thorius

Allobates femoralis compared with Thorius smithi

Key Differences

  • Brilliant-thighed poison frog is Least Concern while Smith's Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Brilliant-thighed poison frog Smith's Thorius
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 Thorius
Species Allobates femoralis Thorius smithi

Evolutionary Relationship

Brilliant-thighed poison frog and Smith's Thorius share a common ancestor at the Class level: Amphibia. (Amphibians)

Conservation Status

Brilliant-thighed poison frog

LC — Least Concern

Smith's Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Brilliant-thighed poison frog Smith's Thorius
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.

Smith's Thorius

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Critically 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.

Smith's Thorius

No description available.

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