Andean Poison Frog vs Macroalgae

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Caulerpa brachypus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Macroalgae is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Macroalgae
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Chlorophyta (Chlorophyta)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Ulvophyceae (Ulvophyceae)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Bryopsidales (Bryopsidales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Caulerpaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Caulerpa
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Caulerpa brachypus

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Macroalgae

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Macroalgae
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.

Macroalgae

Habitat

Native to North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Brazil and United States.

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.