Andean Poison Frog vs Broad-footed Salamander

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Bolitoglossa platydactyla

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Broad-footed Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Plethodontidae
Genus	Andinobates	Bolitoglossa
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Bolitoglossa platydactyla

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Broad-footed Salamander share a common ancestor at the Class level: Amphibia. (Amphibians)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Broad-footed Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Broad-footed Salamander
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-footed Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

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-footed Salamander

The Broad-footed Salamander (Bolitoglossa platydactyla) is a species in the genus Bolitoglossa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.