Andean Poison Frog vs Merida Sunangel

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Heliangelus spencei

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Merida Sunangel is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Merida Sunangel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Apodiformes (Apodiformes)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Trochilidae
Genus	Andinobates	Heliangelus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Heliangelus spencei

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Merida Sunangel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Merida Sunangel
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.

Merida Sunangel

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.

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.