Andean Poison Frog vs Black-thighed Epeolus

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Epeolus variegatus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Black-thighed Epeolus is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Black-thighed Epeolus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Apidae (Bees)
Genus	Andinobates	Epeolus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Epeolus variegatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Black-thighed Epeolus share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Black-thighed Epeolus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Black-thighed Epeolus
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-thighed Epeolus

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.

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-thighed Epeolus

The Black-thighed Epeolus (Epeolus variegatus) is a species in the genus Epeolus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.