Andean Poison Frog vs marsh sandwort

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Arenaria paludicola

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while marsh sandwort is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	marsh sandwort
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Scolopacidae
Genus	Andinobates	Arenaria
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Arenaria paludicola

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

marsh sandwort

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	marsh sandwort
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.

marsh sandwort

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

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.