Andean Poison Frog vs Komodo Cross Frog

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Oreophryne jeffersoniana

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Komodo Cross Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Komodo Cross 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)	Microhylidae
Genus	Andinobates	Oreophryne
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Oreophryne jeffersoniana

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Komodo Cross Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Komodo Cross 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.

Komodo Cross 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.