Machalilla rocket frog vs Tricolor poison frog

Epipedobates machalilla compared with Epipedobates tricolor

Key Differences

• Machalilla rocket frog is Least Concern while Tricolor poison frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Machalilla rocket frog	Tricolor 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 same	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
Genus same	Epipedobates	Epipedobates
Species	Epipedobates machalilla	Epipedobates tricolor

Evolutionary Relationship

Machalilla rocket frog and Tricolor poison frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Epipedobates.

Conservation Status

Machalilla rocket frog

LC — Least Concern

Tricolor poison frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Machalilla rocket frog	Tricolor poison frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Machalilla rocket frog

Habitat

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

Tricolor poison frog

Habitat

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

Range

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