Oxapampa Poison Frog vs Peru Poison Frog

Ameerega planipaleae compared with Ameerega petersi

Key Differences

• Oxapampa Poison Frog is Critically Endangered while Peru Poison Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Oxapampa Poison Frog	Peru 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	Ameerega	Ameerega
Species	Ameerega planipaleae	Ameerega petersi

Evolutionary Relationship

Oxapampa Poison Frog and Peru Poison Frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Ameerega.

Conservation Status

Oxapampa Poison Frog

CR — Critically Endangered

Peru Poison Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Oxapampa Poison Frog	Peru Poison Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Oxapampa Poison Frog

Habitat

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

Peru Poison Frog

Habitat

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