Andean Poison Frog vs Heath Sedge Disco

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Lachnum callimorphum

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Heath Sedge Disco is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Heath Sedge Disco
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Leotiomycetes (Leotiomycetes)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Helotiales (Helotiales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Lachnaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Lachnum
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Lachnum callimorphum

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Heath Sedge Disco

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Heath Sedge Disco
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.

Heath Sedge Disco

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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.