Andean Poison Frog vs Eggshell Rock Blaze

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Phlyctis petraea

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Eggshell Rock Blaze is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Eggshell Rock Blaze
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Ostropales (Ostropales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Phlyctidaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Phlyctis
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Phlyctis petraea

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Eggshell Rock Blaze

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Eggshell Rock Blaze
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.

Eggshell Rock Blaze

Habitat

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

Range

Found in 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.