Andean Poison Frog vs

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Aphanocapsa sideroderma

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog
Kingdom	Animalia (حيوانات)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Chordata (حبليات)	Cyanobacteria (بكتيريا زرقاء)
Class	Amphibia (برمائيات)	Cyanobacteriia
Order	Anura (ضفدع)	Cyanobacteriales
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Microcystaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Aphanocapsa
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Aphanocapsa sideroderma

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog
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.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

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.

Aphanocapsa sideroderma is a unicellular cyanobacterium forming colonial aggregates in gelatinous sheaths with iron-encrusted outer layers. It inhabits iron-rich freshwater environments including springs, streams, and wetlands. This photosynthetic bacterium produces energy through oxygenic photosynthesis and contributes to biofilm formation on iron-rich substrates.