Andean Poison Frog vs Battersby's Treefrog

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Dendropsophus battersbyi

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Battersby's Treefrog is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Battersby's Treefrog
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)	Hylidae
Genus	Andinobates	Dendropsophus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Dendropsophus battersbyi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Battersby's Treefrog

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Battersby's Treefrog
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.

Battersby's Treefrog

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.

Battersby's Treefrog

The Battersby's Treefrog (Dendropsophus battersbyi) is a species in the genus Dendropsophus. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.