Chimantá Poison Frog vs Fire salamander

Anomaloglossus rufulus compared with Salamandra salamandra

Key Differences

• Chimantá Poison Frog is Near Threatened while Fire salamander is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chimantá Poison Frog	Fire salamander
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	Salamandridae
Genus	Anomaloglossus	Salamandra
Species	Anomaloglossus rufulus	Salamandra salamandra

Evolutionary Relationship

Chimantá Poison Frog and Fire salamander share a common ancestor at the Class level: Amphibia. (Amphibians)

Conservation Status

Chimantá Poison Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Fire salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chimantá Poison Frog	Fire salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chimantá Poison Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Fire salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Chimantá Poison Frog

The Chimantá Poison Frog (Anomaloglossus rufulus) is a species in the genus Anomaloglossus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Fire salamander

Fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.