Andean Poison Frog vs Matted Bryum

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Bryum minii

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Matted Bryum is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Matted Bryum
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Bryophyta
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Bryales (Bryales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Bryaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Bryum
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Bryum minii

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Matted Bryum

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Matted Bryum
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.

Matted Bryum

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.