Andean Poison Frog vs Plain-backed Pipit

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Anthus leucophrys

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Plain-backed Pipit is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Plain-backed Pipit
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Motacillidae
Genus	Andinobates	Anthus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Anthus leucophrys

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Plain-backed Pipit share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Plain-backed Pipit

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Plain-backed Pipit
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.

Plain-backed Pipit

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.

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.