Andean Poison Frog vs Sapo-pulga

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Brachycephalus hermogenesi

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Sapo-pulga is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Sapo-pulga
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Amphibia (Anfíbios)	Amphibia (Anfíbios)
Order same	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Brachycephalidae
Genus	Andinobates	Brachycephalus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Brachycephalus hermogenesi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Sapo-pulga

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Sapo-pulga
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.

Sapo-pulga

Habitat

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

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.