Achala Toad vs Andean Poison Frog

Rhinella achalensis compared with Andinobates opisthomelas

Key Differences

• Achala Toad is Endangered while Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Achala Toad	Andean Poison Frog
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	Bufonidae	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
Genus	Rhinella	Andinobates
Species	Rhinella achalensis	Andinobates opisthomelas

Evolutionary Relationship

Achala Toad and Andean Poison Frog share a common ancestor at the Order level: Anura. (Frogs & Toads)

Conservation Status

Achala Toad

EN — Endangered

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Achala Toad	Andean Poison Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achala Toad

Habitat

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

Andean Poison Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Achala Toad

The Achala Toad (Rhinella achalensis) is a species in the genus Rhinella. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It typically inhabits freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands. Habitat records describe it as occurring in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Andean Poison Frog

The Andean Poison Frog (Andinobates opisthomelas) is a species in the genus Andinobates. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.