Andean Poison Frog vs Brown Treefrog

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Buergeria robusta

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Brown Treefrog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Brown 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)	Rhacophoridae
Genus	Andinobates	Buergeria
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Buergeria robusta

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Brown Treefrog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Brown 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.

Brown Treefrog

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.

Brown Treefrog

The Brown Treefrog (Buergeria robusta) is a species in the genus Buergeria. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.