Andean Poison Frog vs Lesser bilby

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Macrotis leucura

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Lesser bilby is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Lesser bilby
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Peramelemorphia (Peramelemorphia)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Thylacomyidae
Genus	Andinobates	Macrotis
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Macrotis leucura

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Lesser bilby

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Lesser bilby
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.

Lesser bilby

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.