Andean Poison Frog vs mountain hare

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Lepus timidus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while mountain hare is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	mountain hare
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares)
Genus	Andinobates	Lepus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Lepus timidus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

mountain hare

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	mountain hare
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.

mountain hare

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Russia, Sweden, and Ukraine. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.