Andean Poison Frog vs Ledong Toad

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Ingerophrynus ledongensis

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Ledong Toad is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Ledong 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)	Bufonidae
Genus	Andinobates	Ingerophrynus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Ingerophrynus ledongensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Ledong Toad

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Ledong 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.

Ledong 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.