Andean Poison Frog vs Beka Squid

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Loliolus beka

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Beka Squid is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Beka Squid
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Mollusca (Mollusks)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Cephalopoda (Cephalopods)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Myopsida (Myopsida)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Loliginidae
Genus	Andinobates	Loliolus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Loliolus beka

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Beka Squid

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Beka Squid
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.

Beka Squid

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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.

Beka Squid

The Beka Squid (Loliolus beka) is a species in the genus Loliolus. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.