Boreal Floating Frog vs Cauca Poison Frog

Ingerana borealis compared with Andinobates bombetes

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Boreal Floating Frog Cauca Poison 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 Dicroglossidae Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
Genus Ingerana Andinobates
Species Ingerana borealis Andinobates bombetes

Evolutionary Relationship

Boreal Floating Frog and Cauca Poison Frog share a common ancestor at the Order level: Anura. (Frogs & Toads)

Conservation Status

Boreal Floating Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Cauca Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Boreal Floating Frog Cauca Poison Frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Boreal Floating Frog

Habitat

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

Cauca 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.

Boreal Floating Frog

The Boreal Floating Frog (Ingerana borealis) is a species in the genus Ingerana. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Cauca Poison Frog

The Cauca Poison Frog (Andinobates bombetes) 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.

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