Andean Poison Frog vs Broad-folded Frog

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Hylarana latouchii

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Broad-folded Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Broad-folded 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)	Ranidae
Genus	Andinobates	Hylarana
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Hylarana latouchii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Broad-folded Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Broad-folded 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.

Broad-folded Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Taiwan.

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.

Broad-folded Frog

The Broad-folded Frog (Hylarana latouchii) is a species in the genus Hylarana. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.