Andean Poison Frog vs
Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Luteimonas mephitis
Key Differences
- Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Andean Poison Frog | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Gammaproteobacteria (Gammaproteobacteria) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Xanthomonadales (Xanthomonadales) |
| Family | Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs) | Xanthomonadaceae |
| Genus | Andinobates | Luteimonas |
| Species | Andinobates opisthomelas | Luteimonas mephitis |
Conservation Status
Andean Poison Frog
VU — VulnerablePhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Andean Poison Frog | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Andean Poison Frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
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.
Luteimonas mephitis is a Gram-negative, yellow-pigmented bacterium isolated from soil environments with an unpleasant odor, referenced in its species name meaning stench. It inhabits organic-rich soils and sediments. This aerobic chemoheterotroph participates in the breakdown of sulfur-containing and other malodorous organic compounds.
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