Andean Poison Frog vs arrow worm

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Parasagitta elegans

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while arrow worm is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	arrow worm
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Chaetognatha (arrow worms)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Sagittoidea (Sagittoidea)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Aphragmophora (Aphragmophora)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Sagittidae
Genus	Andinobates	Parasagitta
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Parasagitta elegans

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and arrow worm share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

arrow worm

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	arrow worm
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.

arrow worm

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark and 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.

arrow worm

The Arrow worm, Parasagitta elegans, is a species. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.