Andean Poison Frog vs Molgula

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Molgula manhattensis

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Molgula is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Molgula
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Ascidiacea (Ascidiacea)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Stolidobranchia (Stolidobranchia)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Molgulidae
Genus	Andinobates	Molgula
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Molgula manhattensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Molgula

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Molgula
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.

Molgula

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (China, Japan, South Korea), Europe (13 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina).

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.