Andean Poison Frog vs Puna Ibis

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Plegadis ridgwayi

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Puna Ibis is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Puna Ibis
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Threskiornithidae
Genus	Andinobates	Plegadis
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Plegadis ridgwayi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Puna Ibis

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Puna Ibis
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.

Puna Ibis

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Ecuador).

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.

Puna Ibis

Puna Ibis (Plegadis ridgwayi) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.