Andean Poison Frog vs black conch

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Pomacea urceus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while black conch is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	black conch
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Mollusca (Mollusks)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Gastropoda (Gastropoda)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Architaenioglossa (Architaenioglossa)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Ampullariidae
Genus	Andinobates	Pomacea
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Pomacea urceus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

black conch

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	black conch
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.

black conch

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

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.

black conch

The Black Conch (Pomacea urceus) is a species in the genus Pomacea. Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater. Found in Venezuela.