Andean Poison Frog vs Smith's Thorius

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Thorius smithi

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Smith's Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Smith's Thorius
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Plethodontidae
Genus	Andinobates	Thorius
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Thorius smithi

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Smith's Thorius share a common ancestor at the Class level: Amphibia. (Amphibians)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Smith's Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Smith's Thorius
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.

Smith's Thorius

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.