Andean Poison Frog vs Black-eared Cuckoo

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Chrysococcyx osculans

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Black-eared Cuckoo is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Black-eared Cuckoo
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Cuculiformes (Cuculiformes)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Cuculidae
Genus	Andinobates	Chrysococcyx
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Chrysococcyx osculans

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Black-eared Cuckoo share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Black-eared Cuckoo

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Black-eared Cuckoo
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-eared Cuckoo

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.

Black-eared Cuckoo

The Black-eared Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx osculans) is a species in the genus Chrysococcyx. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments. Found in Norway.