Andean Poison Frog vs Chapman's Ringlet

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Erebia palarica

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Chapman's Ringlet is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Chapman's Ringlet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus	Andinobates	Erebia
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Erebia palarica

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Chapman's Ringlet share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Chapman's Ringlet

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Chapman's Ringlet
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.

Chapman's Ringlet

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Spain.

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.

Chapman's Ringlet

The Chapman's Ringlet (Erebia palarica) is a species in the genus Erebia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.