Andean Poison Frog vs Rana-ladrona Selvática

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Craugastor silvicola

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Rana-ladrona Selvática is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Rana-ladrona Selvática
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)	Craugastoridae
Genus	Andinobates	Craugastor
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Craugastor silvicola

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Rana-ladrona Selvática share a common ancestor at the Order level: Anura. (Frogs & Toads)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Rana-ladrona Selvática

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Rana-ladrona Selvática
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-ladrona Selvática

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.