Andean Poison Frog vs Lime Cosmet

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Chrysoclista linneela

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Lime Cosmet is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Lime Cosmet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Elachistidae
Genus	Andinobates	Chrysoclista
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Chrysoclista linneela

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Lime Cosmet share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Lime Cosmet

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Lime Cosmet
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.

Lime Cosmet

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. 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.