Andean Poison Frog vs Perijá’s Stream Frog

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Hyloscirtus japreria

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Perijá’s Stream Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Perijá’s Stream 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)	Hylidae
Genus	Andinobates	Hyloscirtus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Hyloscirtus japreria

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Perijá’s Stream Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Perijá’s Stream 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.

Perijá’s Stream 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.