Andean Poison Frog vs Murud Bubble-nest Frog

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Philautus mjobergi

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Murud Bubble-nest Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Murud Bubble-nest 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)	Rhacophoridae
Genus	Andinobates	Philautus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Philautus mjobergi

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Murud Bubble-nest Frog share a common ancestor at the Order level: Anura. (Frogs & Toads)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Murud Bubble-nest Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Murud Bubble-nest 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.

Murud Bubble-nest 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.