Andean Poison Frog vs Atlantic Robber Frog

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Craugastor andi

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Atlantic Robber Frog is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Atlantic Robber 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	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Craugastoridae
Genus	Andinobates	Craugastor
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Craugastor andi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Atlantic Robber Frog

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Atlantic Robber Frog

Habitat

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.

Atlantic Robber Frog

The Atlantic Robber Frog (Craugastor andi) is a species in the genus Craugastor. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.