Andean Poison Frog vs Centric diatom

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Cyclotella pseudostelligera

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Centric diatom is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Centric diatom
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Thalassiosirales (Thalassiosirales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Stephanodiscaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Cyclotella
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Cyclotella pseudostelligera

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Centric diatom

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Centric diatom
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.

Centric diatom

Habitat

Native to North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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.

Centric diatom

The Centric Diatom (Cyclotella pseudostelligera) is a species in the genus Cyclotella. Found in United States.