Andean Poison Frog vs Blackthorn Dotty

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Polystigma rubrum

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Blackthorn Dotty is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Blackthorn Dotty
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Phyllachorales (Phyllachorales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Phyllachoraceae
Genus	Andinobates	Polystigma
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Polystigma rubrum

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Blackthorn Dotty

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Blackthorn Dotty
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.

Blackthorn Dotty

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, 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.

Blackthorn Dotty

The Blackthorn Dotty (Polystigma rubrum) is a species in the genus Polystigma. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.