Andean Poison Frog vs Dusky wireworm

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Agriotes obscurus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Dusky wireworm is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Dusky wireworm
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Elateridae
Genus	Andinobates	Agriotes
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Agriotes obscurus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Dusky wireworm

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Dusky wireworm
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.

Dusky wireworm

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada, 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.