Cauca Poison Frog vs Topillo Campesino

Andinobates bombetes compared with Microtus arvalis

Key Differences

• Cauca Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Topillo Campesino is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cauca Poison Frog	Topillo Campesino
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Cricetidae
Genus	Andinobates	Microtus
Species	Andinobates bombetes	Microtus arvalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Cauca Poison Frog and Topillo Campesino share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Cauca Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Topillo Campesino

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cauca Poison Frog	Topillo Campesino
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cauca 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.

Topillo Campesino

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Cauca Poison Frog

The Cauca Poison Frog (Andinobates bombetes) 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.

Topillo Campesino

El topillo campesino (Microtus arvalis) está clasificado como Casi Amenazado (NT) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Próximo a calificar como amenazado, con poblaciones que podrían volverse vulnerables sin acciones de conservación.