Andean Poison Frog vs Piebald Alpine Toad

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Scutiger maculatus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Piebald Alpine Toad is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Piebald Alpine Toad
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)	Megophryidae
Genus	Andinobates	Scutiger
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Scutiger maculatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Piebald Alpine Toad

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Piebald Alpine Toad
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.

Piebald Alpine Toad

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.