Andean Poison Frog vs Céphalorhynque du Cap

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Cephalorhynchus heavisidii

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Céphalorhynque du Cap is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Céphalorhynque du Cap
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (amphibien)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Anura (anoures)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)
Genus	Andinobates	Cephalorhynchus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Cephalorhynchus heavisidii

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Céphalorhynque du Cap share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Céphalorhynque du Cap

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Céphalorhynque du Cap
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.

Céphalorhynque du Cap

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.