Andean Poison Frog vs Black-backed Forktail

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Enicurus immaculatus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Black-backed Forktail is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Black-backed Forktail
Kingdom same	Animalia (حيوانات)	Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum same	Chordata (حبليات)	Chordata (حبليات)
Class	Amphibia (برمائيات)	Aves (طيور)
Order	Anura (ضفدع)	Passeriformes (جواثم)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Muscicapidae
Genus	Andinobates	Enicurus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Enicurus immaculatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Black-backed Forktail share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (حبليات)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Black-backed Forktail

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Black-backed Forktail
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.

Black-backed Forktail

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

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.

Black-backed Forktail

The Black-backed Forktail (Enicurus immaculatus) is a species in the genus Enicurus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.