Agua Robber Frog vs Andean Poison Frog

Pristimantis pugnax compared with Andinobates opisthomelas

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Agua Robber Frog	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	Craugastoridae	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
Genus	Pristimantis	Andinobates
Species	Pristimantis pugnax	Andinobates opisthomelas

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Agua Robber Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Agua Robber Frog	Andean Poison Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Agua Robber Frog

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.

Agua Robber Frog

The Agua Robber Frog (Pristimantis pugnax) is a species in the genus Pristimantis. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found 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.