Andean Poison Frog vs Bare-cheeked Trogon

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Apaloderma aequatoriale

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Bare-cheeked Trogon is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Bare-cheeked Trogon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Trogoniformes (Trogoniformes)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Trogonidae
Genus	Andinobates	Apaloderma
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Apaloderma aequatoriale

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Bare-cheeked Trogon share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Bare-cheeked Trogon

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Bare-cheeked Trogon
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.

Bare-cheeked Trogon

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.

Bare-cheeked Trogon

The Bare-cheeked Trogon (Apaloderma aequatoriale) is a species in the genus Apaloderma. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.