Andean Poison Frog vs Duck barnacle

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Lepas anatifera

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Duck barnacle is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Duck barnacle
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Maxillopoda (Maxillopoda)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Pedunculata (Pedunculata)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Lepadidae
Genus	Andinobates	Lepas
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Lepas anatifera

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Duck barnacle

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Duck barnacle
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.

Duck barnacle

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries).

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.