Agua Robber Frog vs Andean Cricket Frog

Pristimantis pugnax compared with Pristimantis gryllus

Key Differences

• Agua Robber Frog is Vulnerable while Andean Cricket Frog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Agua Robber Frog	Andean Cricket Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibien)	Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order same	Anura (Froschlurche)	Anura (Froschlurche)
Family same	Craugastoridae	Craugastoridae
Genus same	Pristimantis	Pristimantis
Species	Pristimantis pugnax	Pristimantis gryllus

Evolutionary Relationship

Agua Robber Frog and Andean Cricket Frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Pristimantis.

Conservation Status

Agua Robber Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Andean Cricket Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Agua Robber Frog	Andean Cricket Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Agua Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Andean Cricket Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Agua Robber Frog

The Agua Robber Frog (Pristimantis pugnax) is a species in the genus Pristimantis. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Andean Cricket Frog

The Andean Cricket Frog (Pristimantis gryllus) is a species in the genus Pristimantis. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.