Andean Poison Frog vs Dotted Lazy Toad

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Oreolalax multipunctatus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Dotted Lazy Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Dotted Lazy Toad
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)	Megophryidae
Genus	Andinobates	Oreolalax
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Oreolalax multipunctatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Dotted Lazy Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Dotted Lazy Toad
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.

Dotted Lazy Toad

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.