Brilliant-thighed poison frog vs
Allobates femoralis compared with Usnea cornuta
Key Differences
- Brilliant-thighed poison frog is Least Concern while is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Brilliant-thighed poison frog | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Lecanorales (Lecanorales) |
| Family | Aromobatidae | Parmeliaceae |
| Genus | Allobates | Usnea |
| Species | Allobates femoralis | Usnea cornuta |
Conservation Status
Brilliant-thighed poison frog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Brilliant-thighed poison frog | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
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.
Usnea cornuta is a fruticose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae, assessed as Near Threatened (NT). It forms shrubby, branching thalli that hang from tree branches and twigs, typically in humid forest environments. Like all Usnea species, it is highly sensitive to air pollution, particularly sulfur dioxide, making it a useful bioindicator of air quality.
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