Andean Poison Frog vs Barker Frog

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Physalaemus cuvieri

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Barker Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Barker 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)	Leptodactylidae
Genus	Andinobates	Physalaemus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Physalaemus cuvieri

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Barker Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Barker 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.

Barker Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.

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.

Barker Frog

The Barker Frog (Physalaemus cuvieri) is a species in the genus Physalaemus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.