Andean Poison Frog vs Five-toed Pygmy Jerboa

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Cardiocranius paradoxus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Five-toed Pygmy Jerboa is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Five-toed Pygmy Jerboa
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Dipodidae
Genus	Andinobates	Cardiocranius
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Cardiocranius paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Five-toed Pygmy Jerboa share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Five-toed Pygmy Jerboa

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Five-toed Pygmy Jerboa
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.

Five-toed Pygmy Jerboa

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.