Andean Poison Frog vs gowen-cypress

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Cupressus goveniana

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while gowen-cypress is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	gowen-cypress
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Cupressaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Cupressus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Cupressus goveniana

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

gowen-cypress

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	gowen-cypress
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.

gowen-cypress

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, Mediterranean forests and woodlands, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Asia (India), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.