Andean Poison Frog vs Small Screeching Frog

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Arthroleptis kidogo

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Small Screeching Frog is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Small Screeching 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)	Arthroleptidae
Genus	Andinobates	Arthroleptis
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Arthroleptis kidogo

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Small Screeching Frog

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Small Screeching 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.

Small Screeching 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.