Andean Poison Frog vs Greater Eastern Peaclam

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Pisidium dubium

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Greater Eastern Peaclam is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Greater Eastern Peaclam
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Mollusca (Mollusks)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Bivalvia (Bivalvia)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Sphaeriida (Sphaeriida)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Sphaeriidae
Genus	Andinobates	Pisidium
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Pisidium dubium

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Greater Eastern Peaclam share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Greater Eastern Peaclam

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Greater Eastern Peaclam
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.

Greater Eastern Peaclam

Habitat

Native to North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in 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.