Andean Poison Frog vs Diverse-leaved Dandelion

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Taraxacum planum

Key Differences

  • Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Diverse-leaved Dandelion is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Poison Frog Diverse-leaved Dandelion
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)
Family Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs) Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
Genus Andinobates Taraxacum
Species Andinobates opisthomelas Taraxacum planum

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Diverse-leaved Dandelion

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Poison Frog Diverse-leaved Dandelion
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.

Diverse-leaved Dandelion

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, 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.

Diverse-leaved Dandelion

No description available.

Nature FYI Family

Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.

Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia