Andean Poison Frog vs Cuenca nelson frog

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Ctenophryne aequatorialis

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Cuenca nelson frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Cuenca nelson 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)	Microhylidae
Genus	Andinobates	Ctenophryne
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Ctenophryne aequatorialis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Cuenca nelson frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Cuenca nelson 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.

Cuenca nelson 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.