Andean Cricket Frog vs Banded Robber Frog

Pristimantis gryllus compared with Pristimantis taeniatus

Key Differences

• Andean Cricket Frog is Near Threatened while Banded Robber Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Cricket Frog	Banded Robber Frog
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 same	Craugastoridae	Craugastoridae
Genus same	Pristimantis	Pristimantis
Species	Pristimantis gryllus	Pristimantis taeniatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Cricket Frog and Banded Robber Frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Pristimantis.

Conservation Status

Andean Cricket Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Banded Robber Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Cricket Frog	Banded Robber Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Cricket Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Banded Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Colombia.

Andean Cricket Frog

The Andean Cricket Frog (Pristimantis gryllus) is a species in the genus Pristimantis. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Banded Robber Frog

The Banded Robber Frog (Pristimantis taeniatus) is a species in the genus Pristimantis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.