Andean Poison Frog vs Macaco-da-noite

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Aotus azarae

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Macaco-da-noite is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Macaco-da-noite
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Amphibia (Anfíbios)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Primates (primatas)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Aotidae
Genus	Andinobates	Aotus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Aotus azarae

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Macaco-da-noite share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Macaco-da-noite

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Macaco-da-noite
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.

Macaco-da-noite

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.

Macaco-da-noite

The Azara's night monkey (Aotus azarae) is a species in the genus Aotus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.