Andean Poison Frog vs Elfin Mountain Toad

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Megophrys elfina

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Elfin Mountain Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Elfin Mountain 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	Megophrys
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Megophrys elfina

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Elfin Mountain Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Elfin Mountain 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.

Elfin Mountain 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.