Andean Poison Frog vs Black Howler Monkey

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Alouatta pigra

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Black Howler Monkey is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Black Howler Monkey
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Atelidae
Genus	Andinobates	Alouatta
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Alouatta pigra

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Black Howler Monkey share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Black Howler Monkey

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Black Howler Monkey
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.

Black Howler Monkey

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Black Howler Monkey

The Black Howler Monkey (Alouatta pigra) is a species in the genus Alouatta. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.