Andean Poison Frog vs Ferruginous Duck

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Aythya nyroca

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Ferruginous Duck is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Ferruginous Duck
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Anatidae
Genus	Andinobates	Aythya
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Aythya nyroca

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Ferruginous Duck share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Ferruginous Duck

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Ferruginous Duck
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.

Ferruginous Duck

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (8 countries).

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.

Ferruginous Duck

Ferruginous Duck (Aythya nyroca) is classified as Not Evaluated (NE) on the IUCN Red List. Not yet evaluated against IUCN Red List criteria. Conservation status remains to be determined.