Andean Poison Frog vs Forest Num-num

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Carissa bispinosa

Key Differences

  • Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Forest Num-num is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Poison Frog Forest Num-num
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Gentianales (Gentianales)
Family Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs) Apocynaceae
Genus Andinobates Carissa
Species Andinobates opisthomelas Carissa bispinosa

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Forest Num-num

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Poison Frog Forest Num-num
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.

Forest Num-num

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Distributed across Brazil and India.

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.

Forest Num-num

No description available.

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