Andean Poison Frog vs Granular Salamander

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Ambystoma granulosum

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Granular Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Granular Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Andinobates	Ambystoma
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Ambystoma granulosum

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Granular Salamander share a common ancestor at the Class level: Amphibia. (Amphibians)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Granular Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Granular Salamander
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.

Granular Salamander

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico. 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.