Andean Poison Frog vs Masked Apalis

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Apalis binotata

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Masked Apalis is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Masked Apalis
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Cisticolidae
Genus	Andinobates	Apalis
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Apalis binotata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Masked Apalis

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Masked Apalis
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.

Masked Apalis

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.

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.