Andean Poison Frog vs Marsh Valerian

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Valeriana dioica

Key Differences

  • Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Marsh Valerian is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Poison Frog Marsh Valerian
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Dipsacales (Dipsacales)
Family Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs) Caprifoliaceae
Genus Andinobates Valeriana
Species Andinobates opisthomelas Valeriana dioica

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Marsh Valerian

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Poison Frog Marsh Valerian
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 Valerian

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (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.

Marsh Valerian

No description available.

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