Andean Poison Frog vs Pacific Swift

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Apus pacificus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Pacific Swift is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Pacific Swift
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)	Apodidae
Genus	Andinobates	Apus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Apus pacificus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Pacific Swift

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Pacific Swift
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.

Pacific Swift

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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.