Andean Poison Frog vs Cosmopolitan Springtail

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Entomobrya nivalis

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Cosmopolitan Springtail is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Cosmopolitan Springtail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Collembola (springtail)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Entomobryomorpha (Entomobryomorpha)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Entomobryidae
Genus	Andinobates	Entomobrya
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Entomobrya nivalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Cosmopolitan Springtail share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Cosmopolitan Springtail

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Cosmopolitan Springtail
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.

Cosmopolitan Springtail

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (4 countries), and North America (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.