Andean Poison Frog vs Dwarf Robber Frog

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Pristimantis hectus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Dwarf Robber Frog is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Dwarf 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 hectus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Dwarf Robber Frog

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Dwarf 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.

Dwarf 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.