Andean Poison Frog vs Weeper Capuchin

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Cebus olivaceus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Weeper Capuchin is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Weeper Capuchin
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Cebidae
Genus	Andinobates	Cebus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Cebus olivaceus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Weeper Capuchin share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Weeper Capuchin

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Weeper Capuchin
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.

Weeper Capuchin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

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.