Andean Poison Frog vs Fanged River Frog

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Limnonectes macrodon

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Fanged River Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Fanged River 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)	Dicroglossidae
Genus	Andinobates	Limnonectes
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Limnonectes macrodon

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Fanged River Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Fanged River 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.

Fanged River 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.