Andean Poison Frog vs Ivy Leaf Split

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Lophodermium hedericola

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Ivy Leaf Split is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Ivy Leaf Split
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Leotiomycetes (Leotiomycetes)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rhytismatales (Rhytismatales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Rhytismataceae
Genus	Andinobates	Lophodermium
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Lophodermium hedericola

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Ivy Leaf Split

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Ivy Leaf Split
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.

Ivy Leaf Split

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.