Andean Poison Frog vs Dune Cavalier

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Melanoleuca cinereifolia

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Dune Cavalier is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Dune Cavalier
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Tricholomataceae
Genus	Andinobates	Melanoleuca
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Melanoleuca cinereifolia

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Dune Cavalier

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Dune Cavalier
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.

Dune Cavalier

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, 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.