Andean Poison Frog vs flat-backed millipede

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Polydesmus complanatus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while flat-backed millipede is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	flat-backed millipede
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Diplopoda (Diplopoda)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Polydesmida (Polydesmida)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Polydesmidae
Genus	Andinobates	Polydesmus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Polydesmus complanatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and flat-backed millipede share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

flat-backed millipede

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	flat-backed millipede
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.

flat-backed millipede

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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.