Andean Cricket Frog vs Valle Robber Frog

Pristimantis gryllus compared with Pristimantis cabrerai

Key Differences

• Andean Cricket Frog is Near Threatened while Valle Robber Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Cricket Frog	Valle Robber 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 gryllus	Pristimantis cabrerai

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Cricket Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Valle Robber Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Valle Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Range

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

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.