Andean Poison Frog vs Olive Frog

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Nidirana adenopleura

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Olive Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Olive 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)	Ranidae
Genus	Andinobates	Nidirana
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Nidirana adenopleura

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Olive Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Olive 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.

Olive Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Taiwan.

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.