vs Andean Poison Frog

Acanthocorbis asymmetrica compared with Andinobates opisthomelas

Key Differences

• is Not Evaluated while Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Andean Poison Frog
Kingdom	Protozoa (protozoa)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Choanozoa (Choanozoa)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Choanoflagellatea (Choanoflagellatea)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Choanoflagellida (Choanoflagellida)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Acanthoecidae	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
Genus	Acanthocorbis	Andinobates
Species	Acanthocorbis asymmetrica	Andinobates opisthomelas

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Andean Poison Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

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.

Acanthocorbis asymmetrica is a marine choanoflagellate, a unicellular organism closely related to the ancestors of animals, living in coastal and open ocean waters. Its cells are enclosed within a lorica (basket-like cage) constructed from siliceous costal strips that form an asymmetric pattern, distinguishing it from related species. It feeds on bacteria, playing a role in marine microbial food webs.

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.