Andean Poison Frog vs Rock Skipper Frog

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Staurois latopalmatus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Rock Skipper Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Rock Skipper 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	Staurois
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Staurois latopalmatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Rock Skipper Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Rock Skipper 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.

Rock Skipper 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.