Andean Poison Frog vs lechwe

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Kobus leche

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while lechwe is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	lechwe
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Andinobates	Kobus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Kobus leche

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and lechwe share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

lechwe

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	lechwe
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.

lechwe

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, South Africa, and United Kingdom. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.