Agua Robber Frog vs Chimantá Poison Frog

Pristimantis pugnax compared with Anomaloglossus rufulus

Key Differences

• Agua Robber Frog is Vulnerable while Chimantá Poison Frog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Agua Robber Frog	Chimantá 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	Aromobatidae
Genus	Pristimantis	Anomaloglossus
Species	Pristimantis pugnax	Anomaloglossus rufulus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Agua Robber Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Chimantá Poison Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Agua Robber Frog	Chimantá 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.

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.

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.

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.