Andean Collared Frog vs Merida’s Collared Frog

Mannophryne cordilleriana compared with Mannophryne collaris

Key Differences

• Andean Collared Frog is Vulnerable while Merida’s Collared Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Collared Frog	Merida’s Collared 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 same	Aromobatidae	Aromobatidae
Genus same	Mannophryne	Mannophryne
Species	Mannophryne cordilleriana	Mannophryne collaris

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Collared Frog and Merida’s Collared Frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Mannophryne.

Conservation Status

Andean Collared Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Merida’s Collared Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Collared Frog	Merida’s Collared Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Collared Frog

Habitat

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

Range

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

Merida’s Collared Frog

Habitat

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

Range

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

Andean Collared Frog

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

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇻🇪 Venezuela