Andean Poison Frog vs Cryptic Robber Frog

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Pristimantis cryptomelas

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Cryptic Robber Frog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Cryptic Robber 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)	Craugastoridae
Genus	Andinobates	Pristimantis
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Pristimantis cryptomelas

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Cryptic Robber Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Cryptic Robber 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.

Cryptic Robber Frog

Habitat

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

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.