Andean Poison Frog vs Glaucous-winged Gull

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Larus glaucescens

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Glaucous-winged Gull is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Glaucous-winged Gull
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Laridae
Genus	Andinobates	Larus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Larus glaucescens

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Glaucous-winged Gull share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Glaucous-winged Gull

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Glaucous-winged Gull
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.

Glaucous-winged Gull

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Ecuador, and Norway.

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.