Andean Poison Frog vs Far Eastern Brook Lamprey

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Lethenteron reissneri

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Far Eastern Brook Lamprey is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Far Eastern Brook Lamprey
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Petromyzonti (Petromyzonti)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Petromyzontiformes (lamprey)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Petromyzontidae
Genus	Andinobates	Lethenteron
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Lethenteron reissneri

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Far Eastern Brook Lamprey share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Far Eastern Brook Lamprey

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Far Eastern Brook Lamprey
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.

Far Eastern Brook Lamprey

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.