Andean Poison Frog vs Fox Sparrow

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Passerella iliaca

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Fox Sparrow is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Fox Sparrow
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Passerellidae
Genus	Andinobates	Passerella
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Passerella iliaca

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Fox Sparrow

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Fox Sparrow
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.

Fox Sparrow

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and United States.

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.