Andean Poison Frog vs Sumatra Frog

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Hylarana persimilis

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Sumatra Frog is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Sumatra 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	Hylarana
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Hylarana persimilis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Sumatra Frog

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Sumatra 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.

Sumatra 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.