Andean Poison Frog vs Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Allocebus trichotis

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Cheirogaleidae
Genus	Andinobates	Allocebus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Allocebus trichotis

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur
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.

Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.