Gambita Robber Frog vs small tortoiseshell

Pristimantis spilogaster compared with Aglais urticae

Key Differences

• Gambita Robber Frog is Endangered while small tortoiseshell is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gambita Robber Frog	small tortoiseshell
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Craugastoridae	Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus	Pristimantis	Aglais
Species	Pristimantis spilogaster	Aglais urticae

Evolutionary Relationship

Gambita Robber Frog and small tortoiseshell share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Gambita Robber Frog

EN — Endangered

small tortoiseshell

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gambita Robber Frog	small tortoiseshell
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gambita Robber Frog

Habitat

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

small tortoiseshell

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (41 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

small tortoiseshell

small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.