Andean Poison Frog vs Bird flea

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Ceratophyllus zhovtyi

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Bird flea is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Bird flea
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Siphonaptera (Siphonaptera)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Ceratophyllidae
Genus	Andinobates	Ceratophyllus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Ceratophyllus zhovtyi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Bird flea

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Bird flea
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.

Bird flea

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

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.

Bird flea

The Bird flea (Ceratophyllus zhovtyi) is a species in the genus Ceratophyllus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.