Andean Poison Frog vs 'anunu

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Sicyos lanceoloideus

Key Differences

  • Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while 'anunu is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Poison Frog 'anunu
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Cucurbitales (Cucurbitales)
Family Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs) Cucurbitaceae
Genus Andinobates Sicyos
Species Andinobates opisthomelas Sicyos lanceoloideus

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

'anunu

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Poison Frog 'anunu
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.

'anunu

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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.

'anunu

The 'anunu (Sicyos lanceoloideus) is a species in the genus Sicyos. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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