Andean Poison Frog vs Peach scale

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Parthenolecanium persicae

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Peach scale is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Peach scale
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Hemiptera (Hemiptera)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Coccidae
Genus	Andinobates	Parthenolecanium
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Parthenolecanium persicae

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Peach scale

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Peach scale
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.

Peach scale

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (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.