Andean Poison Frog vs Quadrangular Peaclam

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Euglesa milium

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Quadrangular Peaclam is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Quadrangular Peaclam
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Mollusca (Mollusks)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Bivalvia (Bivalvia)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Sphaeriida (Sphaeriida)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Sphaeriidae
Genus	Andinobates	Euglesa
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Euglesa milium

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Quadrangular Peaclam

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Quadrangular Peaclam
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.

Quadrangular Peaclam

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and 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.