Andean Poison Frog vs Diatom

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Thalassiosira baltica

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Diatom is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Diatom
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Thalassiosirales (Thalassiosirales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Thalassiosiraceae
Genus	Andinobates	Thalassiosira
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Thalassiosira baltica

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Diatom

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Diatom
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.

Diatom

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, 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.