Common Poison-arrow Frog vs Little-devil poison frog

Oophaga histrionica compared with Oophaga sylvatica

Key Differences

• Common Poison-arrow Frog is Critically Endangered while Little-devil poison frog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Common Poison-arrow Frog	Little-devil poison 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	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
Genus same	Oophaga	Oophaga
Species	Oophaga histrionica	Oophaga sylvatica

Evolutionary Relationship

Common Poison-arrow Frog and Little-devil poison frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Oophaga.

Conservation Status

Common Poison-arrow Frog

CR — Critically Endangered

Little-devil poison frog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Common Poison-arrow Frog	Little-devil poison frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Common Poison-arrow Frog

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

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

Little-devil poison frog

Habitat

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

Common Poison-arrow Frog

<em>Oophaga histrionica</em>, the common poison arrow frog, is a small, brilliantly coloured dendrobatid frog in the family Dendrobatidae, endemic to the lowland and foothill rainforests of Colombia. Like other members of the genus Oophaga, it is aposematically coloured, displaying vivid patterns of red, yellow, black, and white that warn predators of its potent skin toxins, which are derived from the arthropods in its diet. The species is typically terrestrial and diurnal, inhabiting the leaf litter and low vegetation of humid tropical forests where males call to attract females and defend territories. Parental care is well developed, with females transporting tadpoles on their backs to water-filled bromeliads and subsequently feeding them with unfertilised trophic eggs. <em>Oophaga histrionica</em> is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, reflecting severe population declines driven by extensive deforestation, agricultural expansion, and collection for the international pet trade within its restricted Colombian range. Biological traits such as average adult lifespan, precise body dimensions, and detailed dietary composition across its range remain poorly documented in the scientific literature. Conservation measures include habitat protection and captive breeding programmes.