Andean Poison Frog vs Mache Cochran Frog

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Cochranella mache

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Mache Cochran Frog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Mache Cochran 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)	Centrolenidae
Genus	Andinobates	Cochranella
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Cochranella mache

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Mache Cochran Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Mache Cochran 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.

Mache Cochran 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.