Andean Poison Frog vs Lesser Taiwanese Shrew

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Chodsigoa sodalis

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Lesser Taiwanese Shrew is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Lesser Taiwanese Shrew
Kingdom same	Animalia (حيوانات)	Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum same	Chordata (حبليات)	Chordata (حبليات)
Class	Amphibia (برمائيات)	Mammalia (ثدييات)
Order	Anura (ضفدع)	Soricomorpha (زبابيات الشكل)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Soricidae
Genus	Andinobates	Chodsigoa
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Chodsigoa sodalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Lesser Taiwanese Shrew share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (حبليات)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Lesser Taiwanese Shrew

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Lesser Taiwanese Shrew
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.

Lesser Taiwanese Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

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.