Andean Poison Frog vs

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Chroococcus rufescens

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Cyanobacteriia
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Cyanobacteriales
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Microcystaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Chroococcus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Chroococcus rufescens

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog
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.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across 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.

Chroococcus rufescens is a colonial cyanobacterium in the family Chroococcaceae, named for its reddish or rufous pigmentation. Cells are enclosed in layered gelatinous sheaths and form small aggregates on rock, soil, and bark surfaces. Its conservation status is not evaluated.