Andean Poison Frog vs Limestone Rainfrog

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Craugastor psephosypharus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Limestone Rainfrog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Limestone Rainfrog
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)	Craugastoridae
Genus	Andinobates	Craugastor
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Craugastor psephosypharus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Limestone Rainfrog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Limestone Rainfrog
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.

Limestone Rainfrog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.