Andean Poison Frog vs chequered carpet shell

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Ruditapes decussatus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while chequered carpet shell is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	chequered carpet shell
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Mollusca (Mollusks)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Bivalvia (Bivalvia)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Venerida (Venerida)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Veneridae
Genus	Andinobates	Ruditapes
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Ruditapes decussatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and chequered carpet shell share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

chequered carpet shell

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	chequered carpet shell
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.

chequered carpet shell

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, Portugal, 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.

chequered carpet shell

The chequered carpet shell (Ruditapes decussatus) is a species in the genus Ruditapes. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.