Andean Poison Frog vs Gliding Leaf Frog

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Agalychnis spurrelli

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Gliding Leaf Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Gliding Leaf 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)	Phyllomedusidae
Genus	Andinobates	Agalychnis
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Agalychnis spurrelli

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Gliding Leaf Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Gliding Leaf 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.

Gliding Leaf 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.