Andean Poison Frog vs Rana-de Arbol de Pliegue-Mexicana

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Sarcohyla bistincta

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Rana-de Arbol de Pliegue-Mexicana is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Rana-de Arbol de Pliegue-Mexicana
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Hylidae
Genus	Andinobates	Sarcohyla
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Sarcohyla bistincta

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Rana-de Arbol de Pliegue-Mexicana share a common ancestor at the Order level: Anura. (Frogs & Toads)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Rana-de Arbol de Pliegue-Mexicana

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Rana-de Arbol de Pliegue-Mexicana
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Poison Frog

Habitat

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

Range

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

Rana-de Arbol de Pliegue-Mexicana

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Andean Poison Frog

The Andean Poison Frog (Andinobates opisthomelas) is a species in the genus Andinobates. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.