Andean Poison Frog vs Devil weed

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Sargassum horneri

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Devil weed is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Devil weed
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Phaeophyceae (Phaeophyceae)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Fucales (Fucales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Sargassaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Sargassum
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Sargassum horneri

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Devil weed

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Devil weed
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.

Devil weed

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Mexico, Taiwan, and 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.