Andean Poison Frog vs Pocketbook

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Lampsilis ovata

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Pocketbook is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Pocketbook
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Mollusca (Mollusks)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Bivalvia (Bivalvia)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Unionida (Unionida)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Unionidae
Genus	Andinobates	Lampsilis
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Lampsilis ovata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Pocketbook

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Pocketbook
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.

Pocketbook

Habitat

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

Range

Found in 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.