Andean Poison Frog vs Elm flea weevil

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Orchestes alni

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Elm flea weevil is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Elm flea weevil
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)	Curculionidae
Genus	Andinobates	Orchestes
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Orchestes alni

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Elm flea weevil share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Elm flea weevil

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Elm flea weevil
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.

Elm flea weevil

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Canada, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and 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.