Andean Poison Frog vs Mudworm

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Aporrectodea limicola

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Mudworm
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Annelida (Segmented Worms)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Clitellata (Clitellata)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Crassiclitellata (Crassiclitellata)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Lumbricidae
Genus	Andinobates	Aporrectodea
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Aporrectodea limicola

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Mudworm share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Mudworm

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Mudworm
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.

Mudworm

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

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.